Representatives from labor, management and the public discuss the rate of increase for next year's minimum wage during the Minimum Wage Commission's eighth plenary meeting at Government Complex Sejong, Tuesday.
Yonhap Labor and management began a fierce tug-of-war over next year's minimum wage Tuesday, with labor representatives seeking an increase of more than 16 percent and management representatives pushing for a freeze.
The stark differences between the two sides are expected to complicate discussions in the coming months.
The Minimum Wage Commission held its eighth plenary meeting at Government Complex Sejong, kicking off deliberations on next year's minimum wage, with labor and management representatives presenting their respective proposals.
The commission consists of 27 members — nine representatives each from labor, management and the public interest sector.
