Bill proposes stricter limits on work hours for child idols, actors in South Korea


Rep. Kim Jun-hyuk. - Photo: Kim Jun-hyuk's parliamentary office

SEOUL: A bill has been introduced to lower the weekly working hours for underage entertainers, as related concerns such as young entertainers' health issues remain unaddressed.

On Sept 11, Rep. Kim Jun-hyuk of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea proposed a revision to the Popular Culture and Arts Industry Development Act to reduce the working hours of juveniles working in cultural industries, and apply different working hour caps for different ages.

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