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Last Verified: 2026-11-07

2026 minimum wage

₩10,320/hour

About ₩2,156,880 per month (based on 209 hours)

Applies 2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31

Source: Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) — Notice of the Minimum Wage Applicable in 2026 (Ministry of Employment and Labor Notice No. 2025-47) · 2026년 적용 최저임금 고시 (고용노동부고시 제2025-47호)

Last Verified: 2026-11-07

2027 minimum wage

₩10,700/hour

About ₩2,236,300 per month (based on 209 hours)

Applies 2027-01-01 to 2027-12-31

Source: Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) — Notice of the Minimum Wage Applicable in 2027 (Ministry of Employment and Labor Notice No. 2026-60) · 2027년 적용 최저임금 고시 (고용노동부고시 제2026-60호)

Last Verified: 2026-11-02

E-7-4 skilled worker points threshold (2026)

200 / 300

Out of 300 points, bonus points included. At least 50 points each in average income and Korean ability.

Applies 2026-03-01 to 2026-12-31

For standard applicants under the 2026 K-point E74 table. Special rules are not shown.

Source: Ministry of Justice — 2026 Skilled Worker (E-7-4) Selection Plan (K-point E74) and Q&A · 2026년 숙련기능인력(E-7-4) 선발 계획 (K-point E74) 및 질의응답

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