Canon Korea announced on May 18 that it received an Excellence Award at the 38th Korean Labor-Management Cooperation Awards, organized by the Korea Employers Federation.
The award ceremony, held on May 14 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Jongno, Seoul, was attended by key figures including Kim Jeong-hyun, head of Canon Korea's Management Support Division; Woo Do-hyun, chairman of the Canon Korea Labor Union; Minister of Employment and Labor Kim Young-hoon; Chairman of the Korea Employers Federation Son Kyung-sik; and Chairman of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions Kim Dong-myeong.
The Korean Labor-Management Cooperation Awards recognize companies that enhance their competitiveness and contribute to national economic growth through collaborative labor-management relationships. The evaluation criteria include labor-management cooperation, employee welfare, productivity improvement, human resource development, industrial accident prevention, social contributions, and the efforts of top executives.
Canon Korea was recognized for maintaining a mature labor-management relationship without strikes or disputes since the establishment of its labor union. The company's initiatives, such as the 'Together TFT' to address employee concerns and the 'Junior Board' for horizontal communication among younger employees, were also highlighted as key factors for the award.
In a time when labor disputes have become a significant issue in the industry, Canon Korea's record of operating without conflict is seen as a testament to the importance of collaborative labor-management relations.
Canon Korea previously received certifications as an 'Excellent Workplace Innovation Company' in 2024 and as a 'Company with Excellent Labor Culture' in 2025. The company has also been recognized as a family-friendly business, reflecting its commitment to fostering a positive organizational culture.
Park Jeong-woo, CEO of Canon Korea, stated, "This award is the result of our efforts to respect each other as partners in management and to grow together. Based on our management philosophy of coexistence, we will create a healthy workplace where everyone can work happily."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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