diff --git a/.jules/palette.md b/.jules/palette.md
index a34ea59b2..117f5f3fb 100644
--- a/.jules/palette.md
+++ b/.jules/palette.md
@@ -13,3 +13,7 @@
 ## 2026-07-13 - Async Table Actions UX
 **Learning:** Adding explicit loading and disabled states to table action buttons that invoke asynchronous processes helps prevent redundant API calls and visually assures the user that their request is being handled.
 **Action:** Consistently apply `disabled` state and `Loading...` text changes to inline table action buttons linked to async workflows, and carefully preserve underlying DOM structures with `Array.from(btn.childNodes)` during the loading cycle to avoid rendering regressions.
+
+## 2024-10-24 - Explicit (required) Text Pattern
+**Learning:** Using an explicit `(required)` text directly inside the `<label>` instead of using styled asterisks (`*`) or `aria-hidden` elements provides better accessibility for screen readers and complies with WCAG guidelines. This is enforced by `ViewerUiRequiredFieldAccessibilityTest`.
+**Action:** Always use the explicit `(required)` text inside the `<label>` for required form fields across this app to maintain a consistent accessibility pattern.
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 1187deb2a..382bd974b 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -4,6 +4,8 @@
 
 ### Added
 
+- **접근성 개선**: 문서 업로드 폼의 필수 입력 필드 레이블에 시각적 애스터리스크(*)나 `aria-hidden` 대신 명시적인 `(required)` 텍스트를 포함하여 스크린 리더 접근성과 WCAG 2.5.3 호환성을 향상시켰습니다.
+
 - **UI UX 개선**: 'Details' 버튼 클릭 시, 작업 상세 정보 로드 중에 사용자가 명시적인 로딩 상태를 확인할 수 있도록 'Loading...' 텍스트와 비활성화 상태를 표시하도록 추가했습니다.
 - **관리자용 단건 작업 삭제 및 재시도 API 추가**
   - 특정 변환 작업을 삭제할 수 있는 `DELETE /api/v1/admin/convert/jobs/{jobId}` 엔드포인트를 추가했습니다.
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/clearfolio/viewer/controller/ViewerUiController.java b/src/main/java/com/clearfolio/viewer/controller/ViewerUiController.java
index 3e5ee0710..d344b8e7a 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/clearfolio/viewer/controller/ViewerUiController.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/clearfolio/viewer/controller/ViewerUiController.java
@@ -185,7 +185,7 @@ private static String demoShellHtml() {
                         </div>
 
                         <form id="upload-form" class="upload-form" enctype="multipart/form-data">
-                          <label class="field-label" for="file-input">Document</label>
+                          <label class="field-label" for="file-input">Document (required)</label>
                           <input id="file-input" name="file" class="file-input" type="file" required />
 
                           <div class="actions">
diff --git a/src/test/java/com/clearfolio/viewer/controller/ViewerUiControllerTest.java b/src/test/java/com/clearfolio/viewer/controller/ViewerUiControllerTest.java
index fa2dcfcac..a09c977ea 100644
--- a/src/test/java/com/clearfolio/viewer/controller/ViewerUiControllerTest.java
+++ b/src/test/java/com/clearfolio/viewer/controller/ViewerUiControllerTest.java
@@ -228,4 +228,21 @@ void viewerStillServesUuidDocId() {
                 .expectBody(String.class)
                 .value(body -> assertTrue(body.contains(docId.toString())));
     }
+
+    @Test
+    void viewerUiRequiredFieldAccessibilityTest() {
+        webTestClient.get()
+                .uri("/")
+                .exchange()
+                .expectStatus().isOk()
+                .expectHeader().contentTypeCompatibleWith(
+                        MediaType.TEXT_HTML)
+                .expectBody(String.class)
+                .value(body -> {
+                    assertTrue(body.contains(
+                            "<label class=\"field-label\" "
+                            + "for=\"file-input\">"
+                            + "Document (required)</label>"));
+                });
+    }
 }