Hyundai Motor Union: "If Confirmed Cases Arise, Entire Plants May Need to Shut Down"... Entering Emergency Mode

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] The Hyundai Motor Union announced on the 24th that "if even one confirmed case occurs within the company, the entire factory may have to be shut down" and that it is "entering an emergency response system" in relation to the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) to the Ulsan area.

Through a statement issued under the name of the branch chief on the same day, the union stated, "The branch recognizes the seriousness of the situation and has expanded and reorganized the branch COVID-19 prevention committee."

It added, "We are inspecting preventive supplies such as masks and hand sanitizers for on-site union members and strengthening preventive activities for commuting buses and commuting union members. Since parts suppliers are scattered in the nearby Yeongcheon and Gyeongju areas where confirmed cases have occurred, we will also inspect parts partner companies and prepare countermeasures."

The union said, "If the situation spreads, a red light will be lit on this year's wage negotiations. However, health rights and lives of union members are more important than money," and urged, "Please cooperate even if there are inconveniences in various preventive activities."

Meanwhile, in Ulsan, a woman living in Daegu visited her parents' home in Ulju-gun and was confirmed positive for COVID-19 on the 22nd. On the 24th, a 50-year-old housewife in Daun-dong, Jung-gu was also confirmed positive, resulting in two confirmed cases so far.

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