Won Hee-ryong "Reviewing Transport Return Status... Cabinet Meeting Can Be Held As Early As Tomorrow"

Inspection of Cargo Truck Operation at Pohang Steelworks
Encouragement to Truck Drivers in Operation "Thank You for the Good Decision"

On the morning of the 7th, Won Hee-ryong, Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, is listening to an explanation about the transportation status of steel products from officials at the entrance of POSCO Pohang Steelworks.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Min-young] On the 7th, Won Hee-ryong, Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, addressed the Cargo Solidarity, which has initiated a collective transportation refusal, stating, "They should first ensure that industrial sites operate smoothly while legitimately demanding improved working conditions."

On the same day, Minister Won visited POSCO Pohang Steelworks to inspect the operation status of cargo trucks and encouraged the truck owners who were operating normally.

Minister Won assessed, "Until yesterday, the transportation volume of containers and cement has recovered to a considerable level, and the production volume of ready-mixed concrete is gradually entering a recovery phase," adding, "In the case of steel, transportation volume is still at about half of the normal level."

He expressed gratitude to the truck owners participating in transportation. Minister Won said, "The partial normal shipment of steel is thanks to the truck owners who are participating in transportation like this," and added, "I appreciate your good decision."

To the union members who are still refusing transportation, he said, "The Cargo Solidarity strike is causing much concern among the public, and the national economy is struggling," urging, "I ask the leadership of Cargo Solidarity to make the right decision so that union members can return to the field without worrying about collective actions anymore."

He also stated, "Currently, transportation resumption at the sites is progressing rapidly overall, but there are many parts still bound by the hardline struggle policy of the Cargo Solidarity leadership and the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions," and added, "I think it is necessary to issue a work commencement order so that the truck drivers and leadership can make the right decision."

He further noted, "Since the work commencement order is a last resort, we are carefully reviewing industrial damage and the status of transportation resumption," and added, "A Cabinet meeting could be held as soon as tomorrow."

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