Shinan-gun Promotes Protection of Socially Vulnerable Groups... Aiming for Zero Human Rights Violations in Island Areas

Shinan County held a regular meeting with related organizations including Mokpo Police Station, Mokpo Branch of the Ministry of Employment and Labor, Jeonnam Developmental Disabilities Support Center, and the Citizens' Police Association. ⓒ Asia Economy

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Shinan-gun, Jeonnam held a regular meeting of the permanent council for the protection of socially vulnerable groups in the second half of the year on the 3rd at the county office video conference room, with related organizations such as Mokpo Police Station, Mokpo Branch of the Ministry of Employment and Labor, Jeonnam Developmental Disability Support Center, and Citizens' Police Association gathering for the meeting.

According to the county, the regular meeting involved reports on major initiatives by each organization and discussions on measures to improve human rights for socially vulnerable groups. It also established the roles and operational forms of each organization to ensure substantial operation and systematic management for the protection of socially vulnerable groups in island areas.

In addition, related organizations will collaborate to conduct joint inspections of workers in island areas and thoroughly investigate working conditions, basic livelihood security recipients and disabled workers, and wage arrears.

A county official stated, "We are considering strong administrative measures such as business suspension in cases of human rights violations against socially vulnerable groups, and we will conduct thorough investigations through joint and surprise inspections to prevent any human rights violations." He added, "Separately, a self-purification resolution meeting of the Shinan Cheonil Salt Producers Association will also be held."

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