FAQ 3Operator answerPosted Sep 20, 2026
How much more should I get paid if I work overtime? What if I work at night?
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Under the typical working hours system, more than 50% of the ordinary wage is paid for overtime work exceeding 8 hours a day or 40 hours per week.
Overtime (8 hours a day or over 40 hours per week) +0.5 times, night work (10 p.m. to 6 a.m.) +0.5 times, holiday work (up to 8 hours) +0.5 times, and if night and overtime overlap, +1.0 times.
If the regular hourly wage is 10,320 won, the extra hour is 15,480 won.
However, for workplaces with fewer than five employees at all times, the statutory additional allowance does not apply.
For agriculture and livestock industries, the application of extended and holiday surcharges differs, so please inform us of the industry type and working hours and ask 1350.
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Reference only. Rules change often. Confirm with 1350 (Ministry of Employment and Labor helpline) before you apply.