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South Korea trials 4-day workweek as global momentum grows for fewer workdays | Semafor

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Gyeonggi Province employees will be able to choose either a four-day week every fortnight or shortened hours every week.

Proponents say it reduces stress and burnout without significant costs to productivity.

The UK is also exploring strengthening the right to a four day workweek after a trial found a host of benefits in employee wellbeing.

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