Democratic Party: "We Must Become an Advanced Country Where Labor Is Proud"

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] On the 1st, the Democratic Party of Korea stated, "We send a pledge of solidarity to stand together with workers so that the day when labor is dignified and the country advances as a developed nation will come."

Lee Su-jin, the Democratic Party floor spokesperson, said at a National Assembly briefing that "South Korea has become an advanced economy by overcoming colonial exploitation and the ruins of war through remarkable growth," adding, "However, the workers who devoted themselves during that process are still calling for the guarantee of their rights and improvement of their working conditions."

She continued, "Still, 3.5 million workers in workplaces with fewer than five employees remain in the blind spots of the Labor Standards Act," pointing out that "many working people, including workers in special employment types and freelancers, are excluded from the application of labor laws."

Lee, the floor spokesperson, said, "We must fundamentally change this labor reality. The Democratic Party will definitely create a just labor transition path that stands with workers."

Yoon Ho-jung, co-chair of the Emergency Response Committee, also introduced himself on Facebook as "Legislator for Labor, Yoon Ho-jung," saying, "It was a meaningful achievement that the National Assembly enacted laws respecting the value of labor amid the COVID-19 crisis." He added, "We will continue to make greater efforts to revise laws and systems in accordance with the ratification of the ILO fundamental conventions."

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