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President Lee Jae Myung Pledges Focus on Workplace Safety in Labor Day Speech
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung addressed workplace safety and labor issues during a Labor Day event at Cheong Wa Dae. He stated that safeguarding workers is a basic responsibility and emphasized the interdependence of worker welfare and business growth. The event marked the first Labor Day commemoration held at the presidential office.
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SEOUL, May 1 - President Lee Jae Myung stated that there would be no compromise on workplace safety during his address at a Labor Day event held at Cheong Wa Dae. He said he aims to build a country where no worker risks their life at work. He also stated that protecting workers is the fundamental duty of any nation and business.
The president addressed the compatibility of worker welfare and business growth, stating that the two are mutually dependent. He said that progress requires moving away from the idea that supporting business means opposing workers, and that growth depends on labor support.
The event included about 130 participants from labor, management, government, and various occupations. It was the first time a Labor Day event occurred at Cheong Wa Dae.
Korea originally observed Labor Day on May 1, but renamed it Workers' Day in 1963. The government restored the name to Labor Day last year. Earlier this year, the government designated Labor Day as a national holiday, allowing all workers the day off.
