"Before the Holiday, Ask 114 About Unreceived Payments"

Regional Contact Numbers for 'Unfair Subcontracting Report Centers' and Related Agencies

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heung-soon] KT IS and KT CS, operators of the directory assistance service 114, announced on the 8th that they will provide phone numbers of related organizations, including the 'Unfair Subcontracting Reporting Center,' to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and workers who have not received payments or wages ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday.

114 provides the phone number of the Unfair Subcontracting Reporting Center for SMEs experiencing issues with unpaid payments. If subcontracting payments are not received within 60 days from the scheduled payment date or if there are unfair reductions in payments, the reporting center can be used.

In cases of wage arrears, calling 114 (operating 24/7, 365 days) will provide phone numbers for the Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Korea Legal Aid Corporation. Even if wage arrears occur and it is difficult to respond due to lack of legal knowledge, assistance for problem resolution can be obtained through these related organizations.

Kim Han-sung, Head of the 114 Business Division at KT IS, said, "This service was prepared to support SMEs and small business owners who inevitably feel the impact of the economic downturn more severely," adding, "Directory assistance 114 will continue to empathize with the difficulties of the public and do its best to provide services that can support them."

Meanwhile, as the number of people facing economic difficulties increases, directory assistance 114 also provides phone numbers for legal support organizations for debt adjustment procedures such as personal bankruptcy and rehabilitation, as well as financial support institutions for loan repayment.

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