Busan-Jinhae Free Economic Zone Authority to Conduct Chuseok Holiday Construction Site Safety Inspections and Prevent Wage Arrears

Integrated Situation Room Operates During the Holiday Period
Focused Inspections at Large-Scale Construction Sites

In anticipation of the Chuseok holiday, companies in the Busan-Jinhae Free Economic Zone that fail to pay workers’ wages or subcontract construction fees on time will be strictly monitored.

The Busan-Jinhae Free Economic Zone Authority, led by Commissioner Park Seongho, is implementing a comprehensive plan to ensure a safe and comfortable Chuseok holiday.

This initiative has been established to prevent disasters, accidents, and safety incidents that may occur during the Chuseok holiday. The Authority will operate an integrated situation room 24 hours a day throughout the extended holiday period to ensure prompt situation management and response in the event of disasters or accidents.

From September 22 to 26, safety inspections will be conducted at eight large-scale construction sites currently under development. These inspections, carried out jointly with private sector experts, are intended to prevent safety accidents and wage arrears that could arise from work stoppages and labor shortages during the holiday period.

The main inspection items will include: ▲ the safety management status of temporary structures (such as scaffolding, formwork, and supports), ▲ preventive measures against major accidents like falls and falling objects, ▲ fire, electrical, and gas safety management, and ▲ monitoring for wage arrears, illegal subcontracting, and encouraging early payment of construction fees.

To prevent wage arrears, the Authority will also check the wage payment status of construction project owners and contractors, and encourage advance or timely payments so that workers can enjoy a worry-free holiday.

For construction sites found to have inadequate safety measures or wage management during these inspections, immediate corrective actions and safety management measures will be required. Any violations will be subject to administrative action in accordance with relevant regulations.

In 2025, the Authority plans to continue regular and emergency inspections in both the first and second half of the year, covering a total of approximately 60 sites and correcting over 100 violations, as part of its ongoing management efforts.

Commissioner Park Seongho of the Busan-Jinhae Free Economic Zone Authority stated, "We are making every effort to conduct thorough pre-holiday inspections to ensure a comfortable Chuseok, and we will do our utmost to prevent wage arrears and maintain safety at construction sites." He added, "We ask that construction sites strictly adhere to safety regulations and actively cooperate in protecting workers’ rights."

Busanjin Free Economic Zone Authority is conducting safety inspections at construction sites in preparation for the Chuseok holiday.

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