A Presidential commission mediating between government, management and labor... has reached an agreement to expand South Korea's flexible working system.<br />Currently, weekly hours are not to exceed 52, but up to 64 hours per week are allowed when necessary, as employees reduce their hours during other weeks over a three-month period.<br />That period will be increased from three months to six, allowing greater flexibility for businesses, some of whom complained of experiencing difficulty adjusting to the changes.<br />To prevent overwork and health problems, 11 straight hours of break will be provided, and the deal will include measures to protect workers' wages. <br />
