Police Summon Union Members Who Occupied HiteJinro Headquarters for Investigation

First Union Member Summoned for Investigation on the 19th... Second Summoning

[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] The police are summoning the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), which held a sit-in protest occupying the HiteJinro headquarters, for investigation.

According to a comprehensive report from Asia Economy on the 21st, the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul plans to summon and investigate about 10 union members belonging to the Cargo Solidarity HiteJinro branch of the Public Transport Union. It is known that the police also summoned 12 union members for investigation on the 19th.

HiteJinro filed a complaint with the police against the Cargo Solidarity union members who occupied the headquarters on the 17th of last month on charges including obstruction of business, special trespassing and refusal to leave, attempted arson of a building, and violation of the Assembly and Demonstration Act. Although the company withdrew the complaints and charges according to a labor-management agreement, since these do not fall under the category of offenses requiring the victim's withdrawal of charges, the police investigation is proceeding separately.

Meanwhile, HiteJinro and the union continued ongoing dialogue and reached an agreement on the 9th, the day before Chuseok. On the condition of ensuring definite prevention of recurrence, they agreed to withdraw damage claims lawsuits and criminal charges, and some responsible persons will have their contracts terminated.

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