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Kakao plans to open a hub in Busan this year dedicated to developing artificial intelligence talent and supporting startups. The facility is intended to nurture skilled AI workers and help early-stage companies in the sector grow, extending the tech company's footprint beyond the Seoul area to South Korea's second-largest city.
- 276% of Startup Workers Want Flexible 52-Hour Workweek Rules●76% of Startup Workers Call for Flexible Revision of 52-Hour Workweek
A survey indicates that 76% of startup workers in South Korea are calling for a flexible revision of the country's 52-hour workweek cap. Workers in the startup sector, known for irregular and intensive hours, argue the current rules do not fit their industry's demands. The findings add to an ongoing national debate over whether South Korea should loosen its legally mandated weekly working-hour limit.
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South Korean startup industry officials are calling for more flexibility in the country's 52-hour workweek limit, according to the Chosun Ilbo. They argue that startups need adaptable working hours to compete globally, while labor advocates have traditionally opposed relaxing the cap, citing worker protection concerns.
- 4Seven in Ten Startup Employees Want Flexible 52-Hour Workweek●7 Out of 10 Startup Employees Say "52-Hour Workweek Should Be Made More Flexible"
Seven out of ten startup employees say South Korea's 52-hour workweek should be made more flexible, according to a report carried by Asia Economy. The finding points to growing pressure within the startup sector to loosen rigid weekly hour caps, with workers and employers arguing that fixed limits do not fit project-based schedules and irregular workloads common at young companies.