Gwangsan District in Gwangju Holds 'Human Rights Campaign' for Migrant Workers on Their Way to Work

Guaranteeing Basic Rights
Including Working Hours and Rest

Gwangsan District in Gwangju conducted a campaign to raise awareness of labor and human rights among vulnerable workers, including migrant workers. On the morning of the 12th, the district held the campaign near Pyeongdong Station, reaching approximately 200 commuters on their way to work and distributing promotional materials containing information about basic labor rights.

On the morning of the 12th, at Pyeongdong Station in Gwangju, Park Byungkyu, the district mayor, and officials held placards conveying human rights protection messages to commuters during a migrant workers' labor and human rights awareness campaign. Provided by Gwangsan District Office

This campaign was organized to reflect the unique characteristics of Gwangsan District, which has a high proportion of migrant workers. The distributed materials included information on rights related to working hours and rest, the prohibition of workplace harassment and discrimination, and statutory regulations on safety and health such as the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

Park Byungkyu, the district mayor, stated, "Gwangsan District is home to more migrant workers than other districts," and added, "We will continue our efforts to ensure that their human rights and working conditions are genuinely improved."

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