A South Korean court has ruled that the Busan Transportation Corporation must provide an additional ₩43 billion (approximately $33 million USD) in back wages to its employees. The decision stems from a lawsuit filed by workers arguing that previously paid bonuses and family allowances should have been included in their regular wage calculations. The court determined that these payments, distributed at a fixed rate, constituted regular wages under the law. This ruling impacts how the company calculates overtime pay, severance, and other benefits tied to base salary. Busan Transportation Corporation is now required to retroactively adjust these calculations and compensate its employees accordingly. The company has not yet released a statement regarding its planned response to the court’s decision, but legal experts predict a possible appeal could occur. This case sets a precedent for similar wage disputes within the public transportation sector in South Korea.