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Working hours in South Korea (2026)
The standard full-time working week in South Korea: hours per week, per day, and the legal maximum.
Standard week
40 h
Per day
8 h
Legal max / week
52 h
Per month
173 h
A standard full-time job in South Korea is about 40 hours per week (8 hours per day), or roughly 2,080 hours per year. The legal maximum is 52 hours per week.
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Frequently asked questions
How many hours is a full-time work week in South Korea?
A standard full-time working week in South Korea is shown above in hours per week and per day, together with the legal maximum.
Is the legal maximum the same as the standard week?
Not always. The standard week is the usual full-time schedule, while the legal maximum is the upper limit on normal weekly hours before overtime rules apply.
Working-hour figures reflect the standard full-time week and may vary by sector and collective agreement.