Jang Dong-hyuk, representative of the People Power Party, visits Yang Hyang-ja, a candidate for Gyeonggi governor, who is on a hunger strike in front of Samsung Electronics' Pyeongtaek campus on May 19. [Photo by Jang Mun-ki]
Jang Dong-hyuk, the representative of the People Power Party, criticized the Democratic Party on May 19, stating, "It is always the Democratic Party that passes bad laws and creates problems, and when issues arise, the People Power Party is left to resolve them."
During a visit to Yang Hyang-ja, a candidate for Gyeonggi governor who is on a hunger strike in front of Samsung Electronics' Pyeongtaek campus, Jang made these remarks to reporters. Yang began her one-person protest and hunger strike the previous evening, urging a major agreement between Samsung Electronics and its labor union.
After speaking with Yang for about 10 minutes, Jang emphasized, "Semiconductors are the future of South Korea. The Democratic Party irresponsibly passed the Yellow Envelope Law and is now doing nothing, just sitting back and watching." He also criticized President Lee Jae-myung for only making general statements without taking any action.
Jang urged President Lee and the Democratic Party to address the issues arising from the Yellow Envelope Law, which limits companies' ability to claim damages for union activities and guarantees bargaining rights for subcontracted workers. The People Power Party believes that the Samsung Electronics union's planned strike, which could lead to economic losses of up to 100 trillion won, is influenced by the immunity from damages provided by this law.
In response, Yang began her hunger strike the previous evening, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation, as a strike by the Samsung Electronics union could impact not only semiconductor production but also the entire supply chain, including partner companies.
Yang told Jang during his visit, "If the production line is disrupted, it could shake global trust and South Korea's semiconductor competitiveness. I felt a desperate need to prevent this situation, which is why I started my hunger strike."
Meanwhile, the Samsung Electronics union has announced plans to strike starting May 21 over issues related to performance bonus criteria, while the company and the union are currently undergoing post-adjustment procedures with the Central Labor Relations Commission.
During a visit to Yang Hyang-ja, a candidate for Gyeonggi governor who is on a hunger strike in front of Samsung Electronics' Pyeongtaek campus, Jang made these remarks to reporters. Yang began her one-person protest and hunger strike the previous evening, urging a major agreement between Samsung Electronics and its labor union.
After speaking with Yang for about 10 minutes, Jang emphasized, "Semiconductors are the future of South Korea. The Democratic Party irresponsibly passed the Yellow Envelope Law and is now doing nothing, just sitting back and watching." He also criticized President Lee Jae-myung for only making general statements without taking any action.
Jang urged President Lee and the Democratic Party to address the issues arising from the Yellow Envelope Law, which limits companies' ability to claim damages for union activities and guarantees bargaining rights for subcontracted workers. The People Power Party believes that the Samsung Electronics union's planned strike, which could lead to economic losses of up to 100 trillion won, is influenced by the immunity from damages provided by this law.
In response, Yang began her hunger strike the previous evening, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation, as a strike by the Samsung Electronics union could impact not only semiconductor production but also the entire supply chain, including partner companies.
Yang told Jang during his visit, "If the production line is disrupted, it could shake global trust and South Korea's semiconductor competitiveness. I felt a desperate need to prevent this situation, which is why I started my hunger strike."
Meanwhile, the Samsung Electronics union has announced plans to strike starting May 21 over issues related to performance bonus criteria, while the company and the union are currently undergoing post-adjustment procedures with the Central Labor Relations Commission.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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