Despite Minnocho's Absence... Minister of Employment Urges "Efforts for Rational Minimum Wage Decision"

Minister An Kyung-duk's Greeting at the Appointment Ceremony for the 12th Minimum Wage Commission Members on the 18th

Minister of Employment and Labor, An Kyung-duk. (Photo by Yonhap News)

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] An Kyung-duk, Minister of Employment and Labor, on the 18th, at the appointment ceremony for the 12th Minimum Wage Commission members who will decide next year's minimum wage, urged, "Please make efforts to ensure that a reasonable minimum wage, which protects low-wage workers and is widely accepted in the industrial field, can be determined."

Minister An said, "First, I would like to congratulate and thank the public interest members, worker members, and employer members appointed as the 12th Minimum Wage Commission," adding, "It is a reality that deliberations on the minimum wage are not easy due to the diverse opinions of the public regarding the minimum wage level."

He stated, "I believe that if the members representing various sectors gather their wisdom, we can find the optimal solution for all of us to coexist. Please actively engage in discussions in the specialized committees and listen to field opinions so that a reasonable minimum wage can be decided."

He continued, "The Ministry of Employment and Labor will actively support the commission's deliberations and decisions," and "I once again ask for the members' in-depth deliberations."

Despite Minister An's appeal, the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), which holds four of the worker member seats, declared their absence from the second plenary meeting on the same day.

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