Labor minister urges tougher action on industrial accidents
SEOUL, Nov. 7 (Yonhap) -- Labor Minister Kim Young-hoon on Saturday called on of...
Labor Minister Kim Young-hoon urged officials to take a more proactive approach in preventing industrial accidents and safeguarding workers during an emergency teleconference on Saturday. He stressed that safety at worksites cannot be postponed, and companies must bear significant responsibility when serious accidents occur. Kim urged officials to closely monitor businesses where similar severe accidents happen repeatedly, placing such companies under intensive scrutiny.
He also advocated for stringent measures against employers who prioritize cost-cutting over safety, even when a worker's death occurs. Kim pledged to collaborate closely with regional offices of the ministry. The new Labor Inspector Act, set to be implemented on December 8, will delegate some of the ministry's inspection authorities to local governments.
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