Time now for our "Life & Info" segment... where we focus on information useful for your everyday life.<br />South Korea's 52-hour work week rule goes into effect today for one million workers employed in bus companies, finance, broadcasting and education services.<br />While the shorter workweek law came into force a year ago for firms with more than three-hundred workers,... 21 sectors were granted a one-year grace period to help them adjust.<br />The initiative was introduced to boost productivity and consumption through flexible work hours and extra leisure time.<br />The law will be introduced to medium-sized firms next year,... and small enterprises with less than 50 employess from 2021.<br />
