Various Sectors Unite to Revive Gwangju-type Jobs... Labor Unions Say "No Change in Position"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] Various sectors continue to take action to revive the Gwangju-type job project, which is on the brink of collapse due to the labor union's declaration of withdrawal. The Industry-Academia-Research Council and vocational high school principals have urged normalization for the sake of jobs, and Gwangju Mayor Lee Yong-seop has requested support from the Blue House.

According to the industry on the 25th, the chairpersons of the Gwangju Industry-Academia-Research Council, composed of nine local councils in the Gwangju area, held a press conference on the 24th at the Gwangju City Council briefing room demanding the normal operation of Gwangju Global Motors.

The chairpersons stated, "The approximately 200 member companies of the Gwangju Industry-Academia-Research Council strongly urge Gwangju City and the labor sector to promptly return to the labor-management-government consultation table and actively cooperate so that Gwangju Global Motors can operate normally," emphasizing, "The Gwangju-type job project holds significant meaning not only for our region but also for all domestic businesses."

They particularly stressed the job aspect, saying, "(If the project is derailed) the damage will fall entirely on young job seekers and their families, as well as local businesspeople who expect regional economic revitalization."

On the previous day, the 23rd, principals of 13 vocational high schools in Gwangju held a press conference at the Gwangju City Council briefing room, stating, "We hear that the Gwangju-type job project is facing difficulties again these days. This is devastating news for our children who are about to enter the job market frozen by COVID-19," and added, "As teachers who should be giving hope to the children, we feel great sorrow."

They emphasized, "The Gwangju-type job project is a matter concerning the future of the children and Gwangju," and "The project must never be stopped or derailed due to differences in opinions among the parties involved in the Gwangju-type job project."

On the same day, Gwangju Mayor Lee Yong-seop met with Hwang Deok-soon, Chief of Jobs at the Blue House, to discuss regional issues such as the Gwangju-type job project and fostering the artificial intelligence industry. The mayor reportedly explained the progress of the Gwangju-type job project and requested support from the Blue House.

However, the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, representing the labor sector, has not changed its position. It is also known that the four-party talks proposed earlier by civic groups were rejected.

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