More than 25,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are to benefit from the new minimum wage hike, effective on January 1, 2026, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).

From 10, 030 Korean won in 2025, the mandatory minimum hourly rate in 2026 climbs to 10, 320 Korean won, which is equivalent to 419 pesos increase in their regular rate.

According to the agency, the wage hike applies to all industries.

“The minimum wage applies to all industries, including workers under the Employment Permit System (EPS) from manufacturing and caregiving sectors, in line with the principle of equal treatment,” based on the issued statement of DMW

The agency also added that there are 25, 606 OFWs under EPS that earns a minimum wage. They will be included to experience the wage increase starting this year.

“There are 25,606 Filipino EPS workers in South Korea who earn the minimum wage and will benefit from these new wage adjustments,” they added

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