President Lee Jae-myung met with Kim Dong-myung, chairman of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), and Yang Kyung-soo, chairman of the Korean Federation of Trade Unions (FKTU), to discuss the extension of the retirement age and the three major projects.
According to Yonhap News on September 3, Chief Spokesperson Kang Yu-jeong reported that President Lee invited the leaders of the two major labor unions to the Blue House for a discussion on recent labor issues and the promotion of social dialogue.
During the meeting, the president and the union leaders agreed that it is necessary to reach a conclusion on the retirement age extension legislation, which has been discussed by the National Assembly's special committee over the past year, through deliberation that reflects various interests by the end of the year.
Additionally, President Lee emphasized the national importance of the three major projects, stating that their successful implementation is essential for strengthening national competitiveness and benefiting future generations.
In response, the union leaders suggested that close communication and active participation from the labor sector are crucial for the successful advancement of these projects.
They also conveyed the need to resolve labor-related issues in the ongoing discussions about the mega-special zone law through social dialogue involving both labor and management.
Previously, the two major labor unions had strongly opposed the government's consideration of relaxing the 52-hour workweek for the semiconductor mega-special zone in the Honam region and demanded a meeting with President Lee.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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