Will South Korea really extend working hours to 69 per week?

KOREA NOW / 2023-03-15 20:00:13
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South Korea’s been engulfed by a storm over working hours. The government’s proposal to extend maximum working hours to 69 per week has drawn global attention as well as a fierce domestic backlash. Now, President Yoon Suk-yeol has ordered a review. So, what’s going on and what’s likely to happen next?

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