Emphasizing Commitment to Realizing a "Gyeonggi Where Labor Brings Happiness"
Through the 4.5-Day Workweek Pilot Program and Policies to Protect Vulnerable Workers

Goh Youngin, Vice Governor for Economic Affairs of Gyeonggi Province, attended the "Gyeonggi Labor Family Year-End Night" held on December 3 at the Suwon Gyeonggi Comprehensive Labor Welfare Center, where he expressed his gratitude for the hard work of workers and their families.

Goh Youngin, Deputy Governor for Economic Affairs of Gyeonggi Province, is giving a greeting speech at the "Gyeonggi Labor Family Year-end Night" held on the 3rd at Suwon Gyeonggi Comprehensive Labor Welfare Center. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

Goh Youngin, Deputy Governor for Economic Affairs of Gyeonggi Province, is giving a greeting speech at the "Gyeonggi Labor Family Year-end Night" held on the 3rd at Suwon Gyeonggi Comprehensive Labor Welfare Center. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

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This event, organized by the Gyeonggi Regional Headquarters of the Federation of Korean Trade Unions to mark the end of the year, brought together more than 400 labor families and representatives from labor, management, and government, including Kim Dongmyeong, President of the Federation of Korean Trade Unions, Kim Yeonpung, Chairperson of the Gyeonggi Regional Headquarters, and Kim Chunho, Chairman of the Gyeonggi Employers Federation.


Vice Governor Goh Youngin stated, "I would like to express my deep gratitude and respect to the labor families of the Federation of Korean Trade Unions, who are responsible for the foundation of our society," adding, "Gyeonggi Province will do its utmost to create an environment where labor can become a source of happiness and joy within a balance of work and life, through initiatives such as the pilot program for a 4.5-day workweek and policies to protect vulnerable workers."


Following the commemorative ceremony, the celebration performances and dinner provided an opportunity for representatives from labor, management, and government, as well as labor families, to gather in one place, reflect on the past year, and encourage each other to face the coming new year with renewed strength.



Meanwhile, Gyeonggi Province is supporting communication among labor, management, and government and promoting a safe working environment to enhance labor welfare through initiatives such as operating the Labor-Management-Government Council, supporting projects to improve labor welfare, running the Labor Safety Keeper program, and providing industrial accident prevention education.


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