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Employment policies in six countries

In-depth Analysis of Labor Policies and Employment Markets in Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Spain, and Turkey for 2025-2026

Wage growth rate exceeded 5%, reaching the highest level in nearly 30 years.
The minimum wage policy is a high priority; the government is promoting the establishment of career ladder systems in social infrastructure sectors.
Healthcare, welfare, transportation, and hospitality sectors are prioritized, with a strong emphasis on building career development pathways.

Enhancing career mobility: Narrowing the gender pay gap by reducing non-compete clauses and facilitating cross-industry labor flow.
Youth Employment Support: Strengthen transitions from school to work in response to structural changes in the youth labor market.
Balancing Parenting and Work: Addressing Declining Birth Rates by Improving Parental Leave Policies and Flexible Work Arrangements
Workplace Health Protection: Establishing a legal and policy framework for workplace health during public health emergencies such as epidemics.

Further refinement and implementation of minimum wage policies
Improve conditions for informal workers and advance equal pay for equal work.
Assessing the Impact of Digitalization and AI on the Labor Market and Formulating Response Strategies
Addressing labor shortages caused by population aging

Data Source:Japan Institute for Labour Policy and Training (JILPT)| Compiled from official government websites; Date: 2026-8

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