Government officials and members of the National Assembly are preparing to address concerns regarding the minimum wage hike for next year,... and the new 52-hour work week initiative.<br /> The Korea Federation of SMEs says Minister of SMEs and Start-ups Hong Jong-hak will hold a meeting on Monday with representatives of small-and-medium businesses,... which have voiced strong opposition to the ten-point-nine percent wage floor increase.<br />Hong will also hear the opinions of small business owners themselves,... and discuss ways to cushion the blow of the government's recent decisions.<br />Five lawmakers also plan to hold talks with a nationwide alliance of convenience stores which are strongly opposed the hefty increase in the minimum wage.<br /> The nation's federation of small businesses are expected to seek out solutions,... including a system that differentiates wages,... according to the size of the business. <br />
