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How many hours did Moon Jae-in lower the maximum workweek to?

  • 56 hours

  • 60 hours

  • 52 hours

  • 50 hours

Answer

Moon Jae-in, the President of South Korea, reduced the maximum workweek to 52 hours from 68 hours. This move was made in order to combat the high rates of work-related stress and burnout in the country. The new law also requires employers to give employees at least 11 consecutive hours of rest between shifts.
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