People Power Party: "On Jeon Tae-il's 52nd Anniversary, We Will Build a Republic of Korea Not Ashamed Before His Righteous Death"

At the funeral of Jeon Tae-il, who self-immolated to protest for compliance with the Labor Standards Act and to expose the miserable labor conditions, his mother, Mrs. Lee So-seon, is seen embracing his portrait and crying out. Photo by Jeon Tae-il Foundation website

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] The People Power Party commemorated the 52nd anniversary of the martyr Jeon Tae-il, pledging to "build a Republic of Korea that is not ashamed before righteous deaths."

On the 13th, Yang Geum-hee, the chief spokesperson of the People Power Party, said, "Today marks the 52nd anniversary of martyr Jeon Tae-il," and promised, "We will remember his sacrifice."

Spokesperson Yang stated, "'Comply with the Labor Standards Act! We are not machines! Do not let my death be in vain!' Even in his final moments, Jeon Tae-il wished for a society where workers' human rights are respected and their rights guaranteed," adding, "Since then, the Labor Standards Act was enacted, and this year, the Serious Accidents Punishment Act was implemented."

He expressed regret, saying, "It is unfortunate that accidents still occur in industrial sites where our workers are exposed to danger and lose their lives," and added, "We will do our utmost to support workers' safety so that the public no longer feels anger over such sacrifices."

He continued, "The People Power Party and the Yoon Seok-yeol administration will strive to ensure that the sacrifice of martyr Jeon Tae-il is not in vain and that the rights of each worker are respected in society," promising, "We express our deep condolences for Jeon Tae-il's death and will build a Republic of Korea that is not ashamed before his righteous death."

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