Assemblyman So Byeong-cheol Selected as Outstanding Lawmaker for 'Labor Respect Practice' by Korean Federation of Trade Unions

Selected by rating a total of 83 individual items

Assemblyman So commits to respecting workers' rights and human dignity

Kim Dong-myeong, Chairman of the Federation of Korean Trade Unions (FKTU), representing 1.5 million union members, presented a plaque of appreciation to Assemblyman So Byung-chul (Judiciary Committee Whip) of the Democratic Party of Korea on the 9th.

This was in recognition of Assemblyman So’s active solidarity on various labor issues while participating in the ‘Democratic Party of Korea 2nd Labor Respect Practice Parliamentary Group’ and his efforts to protect workers' rights guaranteed by the Constitution.

[Photo by So Byeong-cheol's Office]

Chairman Kim Dong-myeong said, “The year 2023, which some call a total collapse and others a massive regression, has passed,” adding, “Despite the harsh circumstances, I would like to express my gratitude to Assemblyman So Byung-chul for maintaining the center as the Judiciary Committee Whip to create a Judiciary Committee that serves workers and ordinary citizens.”

Assemblyman So Byung-chul stated, “I have continuously worked with the FKTU to guarantee the fundamental labor rights protected by the Constitution and to implement the ILO core conventions, which are international labor standards,” and added, “I will continue to do my best to ensure that workers’ rights and human dignity as guaranteed by the Constitution are respected.”

The FKTU selected outstanding lawmakers by scoring a total of 83 individual items based on supporting materials such as legislative proposals related to labor issues, press conferences, forums, hosting or solidarity in rallies, attendance at practice group meetings, and responses to national audits. A total of 13 outstanding lawmakers were selected, including Assemblyman So Byung-chul.

The Labor Respect Practice Parliamentary Group is an organization within the Democratic Party of Korea’s National Labor Committee, formed as part of the policy alliance between the FKTU and the Democratic Party during the 21st general election in 2020. The 2nd practice group was launched last April with 45 lawmakers participating from each standing committee under the slogan “A Better Labor Today, Strong Solidarity Toward a Labor-Respecting Society.”

Suncheon = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Lee Yeon-kyung hss79@asiae.co.kr

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