A report analyzing factors for minimum wage adjustments applicable in 2027 based on key statistics has revealed that while South Korea's minimum wage increase rate over the past decade was significantly higher than that of the G7 developed nations, labor productivity fell short of even the G7 average.
KEF: Korea's Minimum Wage Exceeds G7 Average, Labor Productivity Remains in the Low Ranks. An analysis has revealed that while Korea's minimum wage significantly exceeds the average of the G7, worker productivity remains in the low ranks. The Korea Employers Federation (KEF) released a report on the 21st titled "Minimum Wage Adjustment for 2027 Based on Key Statistics."
A report analyzing factors for minimum wage adjustments applicable in 2027 based on key statistics has revealed that while South Korea's minimum wage increase rate over the past decade was significantly higher than that of the G7 developed nations, labor productivity fell short of even the G7 average.