Minister Kim Mun-su of the Ministry of Employment and Labor noted in the New Year's address, "We will discuss the application of the Labor Standards Act to establishments with fewer than five people with labor and management."
Minister Kim stated on the 1st, "Due to changes in the usual environment and uncertain domestic political situation, job conditions are not easy, but we will surely fulfill our role in stabilizing people's livelihoods and protecting the rights and interests of labor minorities."
He also mentioned, "Along with the early execution of direct jobs, we will systematically support the employment stability of vulnerable groups by identifying 'youth in a gap year' and hosting large-scale job fairs. Additionally, we will expand lifelong career design services and vocational training for middle-aged individuals, and create a work environment where childcare and work can be balanced by increasing parental leave benefits, extending the period, and supporting substitute workforce."
Minister Kim said, "We will swiftly prepare measures to eradicate wage arrears and ensure that livelihood support for affected workers is timely. While promoting the enactment of the Labor Minority Support Act, we will discuss the phased application of the Labor Standards Act to establishments with fewer than five people with labor and management, and gradually mandate retirement pensions in all establishments."
He continued, "We will do our best to ensure that social dialogues for future generations, such as continuous employment and reducing labor market disparities, continue."