Lee Nak-yeon: "Serious Accident Punishment Act, a Cornerstone for a Labor-Respecting Society"

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jin-young] Lee Nak-yeon, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, urged the ruling and opposition parties to speed up their agreement on the Serious Accidents Punishment Act, expected to pass in the plenary session on the 8th, saying it will be "a cornerstone for a society where people do not die while working and a society that respects labor."

At the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the morning of the 6th, Lee said, "The floor leaders of the ruling and opposition parties have agreed to process the agreed bills among the bills under discussion, including the Serious Accidents Act," adding, "It is fortunate. We must now break the chain of backward country-type tragedies where large-scale accidents continue and precious lives are taken."

Lee Nak-yeon, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 6th and delivering opening remarks. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

He said, "We should also allow the bereaved families of industrial accident victims, who have been on a hunger strike for nearly a month in cold weather, to return home even at this point," and urged, "I hope the remaining issues will be agreed upon to preserve the legislative intent."

Regarding the Living Logistics Act, expected to pass in the plenary session on the 8th, he said, "Since it has passed the standing committee, it seems unlikely to face difficulties in processing," adding, "Once the law is passed, a legal foundation will be established to protect delivery workers who had been in blind spots."

He added, "Starting with this law, we will also speed up legislation to systematically protect and support essential workers."

Ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, Lee also emphasized the government's consideration to raise the gift value limit, saying, "It has been analyzed that temporarily raising the gift value limit during Chuseok contributed to revitalizing consumption," and stressed, "During this Lunar New Year holiday as well, I will actively participate in the campaign to send gifts (instead of visiting hometowns) and the government's consideration to raise the gift value limit."

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