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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-24T11:58:00.005Z",
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  "textContent": "Korea’s long-standing “salary-blind” hiring practice is now under pressure — led by the government.\n\n\n\n\nAt a policy forum on **March 19** , President Lee Jae-Myung backed a plan to require companies to **disclose salaries in job postings** , saying applicants deserve to know pay _before_ they apply.\n\n📊 Why this matters:\nA **2022 government survey** found the most requested reform from job seekers was **“more detailed job ads” (24%)** — especially salary information.\n\n📜 What’s happening now:\n\n  * Multiple bills are already pending in the National Assembly\n  * One proposal requires employers to list **wages and key working conditions**\n  * Another goes further, demanding **full breakdowns of pay components**\n\n\n\n⚠️ But concerns remain:\nThe labor ministry warns that strict rules could **reduce job postings** , as companies may feel burdened by new requirements.\n\n🌍 Meanwhile, the world is already moving in this direction:\n🇪🇺 The EU requires salary info before interviews\n🇯🇵 Japan already bans “blank” job postings\n🇺🇸 States like California & Colorado enforce salary ranges\n🇨🇦 Canada is rolling out similar laws\n\n💬 So here’s the big question:\nIs salary transparency a step toward fairness or could it unintentionally make job hunting even harder?\n\nFor many young Koreans, the answer is clear: “Respect our time. Tell us the pay upfront.”",
  "title": "Korean Salary-Blind Culture Faces Government Push for Pay Transparency",
  "updatedAt": "2026-03-24T11:58:46.336Z"
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