Police Chief "Eradication of Illegal Activities at Construction Sites, Promise of Public Awareness"

Eradication of Illegal Acts Such as Extortion and Employment Coercion
Thorough Protection of Victims from Retaliatory Crimes

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] Yoon Hee-geun, Commissioner of the National Police Agency, announced plans to eradicate various illegal activities occurring at construction sites.

On the 16th, Commissioner Yoon convened a video conference with police chiefs from across the country and declared as the third public commitment to "root out collective illegal activities at construction sites and restore the rule of law."

Commissioner Yoon pointed out, "These acts threaten the safety and livelihoods of fellow workers and cause significant damage by passing on enormous costs from construction delays to the public. Such actions are absolutely unacceptable in a country governed by the rule of law."

He emphasized that strong measures must be taken against ▲ extortion through collective intimidation, ▲ forcing the hiring of specific groups or the use of certain machinery, ▲ obstructing construction by controlling site access, ▲ unauthorized occupation of construction sites or damaging materials, and ▲ violent acts against other workers.

Commissioner Yoon also stated that thorough protection for victims must be ensured. He added, "If victims are fully protected from retaliatory crimes and perpetrators are strictly dealt with under the principle of detention during investigation, victims will be encouraged to come forward to the police. The rule of law at construction sites will then be restored to a normal track."

The police announced that they recently booked 11 people, including the union chairman and two executive members, on charges such as joint extortion related to illegal activities at a construction site in Seoul, with two executives detained.

Finally, Commissioner Yoon said, "We will actively strive to provide maximum support for law enforcement at construction sites through sufficient rewards for excellent achievements."

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