According to reports, the Korea Minimum Wage Commission approved the 2027 minimum wage standard of 10,700 won per hour, which is 3.7% higher than this year. This increase exceeds the 2026 CPI inflation forecast of 2.7%. Business groups have warned that higher wages will increase the burden of labor costs for small businesses.

Zhitongcaijing · 2d ago
According to reports, the Korea Minimum Wage Commission approved the 2027 minimum wage standard of 10,700 won per hour, which is 3.7% higher than this year. This increase exceeds the 2026 CPI inflation forecast of 2.7%. Business groups have warned that higher wages will increase the burden of labor costs for small businesses.