KCCI on KCTU's General Strike Declaration: "A Cold Shower to Nationwide Efforts to Overcome Economic Crisis"

"Government Urged to Strictly Hold Accountable for Illegal Activities"

[Asia Economy Reporter Yu Je-hoon] The Korea Employers Federation criticized the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) for deciding to proceed with a general strike on the 20th, calling it an "irresponsible act that pours cold water on the nationwide effort to overcome the economic crisis."

In a statement released that day, the Federation said, "Korea is currently facing a new phase in the spread of infectious diseases, with daily new COVID-19 cases exceeding 2,000 and breakthrough infections continuing to occur."

The Federation added, "The public is enduring inconveniences and uniting efforts to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, and companies are also striving to overcome the crisis," urging, "We call on the KCTU to stop the old practice of repeatedly staging general strikes for political reasons and to participate as a responsible social actor in overcoming the economic crisis."

Furthermore, the Federation requested, "We hope the government will strictly hold the KCTU accountable for any illegal acts arising from the enforcement of the general strike and establish the rule of law accordingly."

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