Gov`t sticks to 2019 minimum wage amid dispute
(WorldNews South Korea)

Employment and Labor Minister Kim Young-joo talks about next year`s minimum wage of 8,350 won ($7.4) during a meeting with labor-related state organizations at the Government Complex in Sejong, Friday. / Yonhap By Kim Jae-heun The government said Friday it was sticking to 8,350 won ($7.4) per hour as next year`s minimum wage despite strong protests from businesses against what they call a `sharp increase.` The Ministry of Employment and Labor has rejected calls from businesses to reconsider the...