Labor Minister Kim Young-hoon [Photo by Yoo Dae-gil]
On July 1, Labor Minister Kim Young-hoon stated that addressing job issues in the era of artificial intelligence (AX) and green transition (GX) requires a collective effort from the entire nation.
Speaking at a roundtable discussion held at the Royal Hotel in Seoul to establish a basic plan for employment stability amid industrial transitions, Kim remarked, "We are currently at the center of fundamental change."
He emphasized the need for a new social contract that aligns with the flow of change, asserting that this contract should focus on people rather than technology and should be developed through dialogue.
The roundtable was organized to discuss key tasks for the government's basic plan in response to the rapidly changing employment environment. Participants included representatives from labor, management, youth, and middle-aged groups.
Discussions were structured around six areas: monitoring, skill enhancement, job creation, employment safety nets, workplace improvements, and basic principles. Attendees also voted on the most urgent and important tasks based on results from a prior citizen survey.
The Ministry of Labor plans to announce the basic plan soon, incorporating the outcomes of the discussions and feedback from the field. The labor authorities are currently finalizing the plan after discussions with other ministries during an emergency economic headquarters meeting on June 26.
Speaking at a roundtable discussion held at the Royal Hotel in Seoul to establish a basic plan for employment stability amid industrial transitions, Kim remarked, "We are currently at the center of fundamental change."
He emphasized the need for a new social contract that aligns with the flow of change, asserting that this contract should focus on people rather than technology and should be developed through dialogue.
The roundtable was organized to discuss key tasks for the government's basic plan in response to the rapidly changing employment environment. Participants included representatives from labor, management, youth, and middle-aged groups.
Discussions were structured around six areas: monitoring, skill enhancement, job creation, employment safety nets, workplace improvements, and basic principles. Attendees also voted on the most urgent and important tasks based on results from a prior citizen survey.
The Ministry of Labor plans to announce the basic plan soon, incorporating the outcomes of the discussions and feedback from the field. The labor authorities are currently finalizing the plan after discussions with other ministries during an emergency economic headquarters meeting on June 26.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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