Mayor Baek Kyunghyun: "We Will Create an Environment Where Workers Can Work with Peace of Mind"

Guri City Expands Legal Support Project for Vulnerable Workers
Strengthening Legal Assistance for Unpaid Wages and Unfair Dismissals

Guri City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Baek Kyunghyun) announced that, in response to wage arrears emerging as a social issue amid the recent economic downturn, it will expand its legal support project for vulnerable workers starting on the 22nd as part of the "2025 Workplace Improvement Project for Vulnerable Workers."

Guri City, Legal Support Project for Vulnerable Workers Notice. Provided by Guri City

According to statistics from the Ministry of Employment and Labor, the total amount of unpaid wages nationwide in 2024 reached 2.0448 trillion won, marking a 14.6% increase compared to the previous year. This issue of wage arrears is not only a serious problem directly affecting workers' livelihoods, but also poses an even greater threat to vulnerable groups such as non-regular workers, unorganized laborers, employees of small businesses, and online-based workers.

In response, Guri City will strengthen the labor law consultation functions of its existing Comprehensive Labor Support Center and expand support for rights protection. Through a labor law firm, the city plans to provide legal support services such as filing complaints with the Ministry of Employment and Labor regarding unpaid wages, unpaid severance pay and various allowances, and unfair dismissal, as well as preparing applications for substitute payments.

Eligibility is open to workers who either reside in Guri City or are employed by companies located in Guri City. Applicants can receive support after consulting by phone with the Guri City Comprehensive Labor Support Center or by visiting the center in person. Guri City will provide all services, from consultation to labor-related legal support, completely free of charge to workers selected as beneficiaries.

Baek Kyunghyun, Mayor of Guri City, stated, "We will strengthen our support so that vulnerable workers suffering from wage arrears and similar issues can receive prompt and practical assistance," adding, "We will continue to create an environment where workers can work with peace of mind."

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