South Korean President Lee Jae Myung calls for labor flexibility and stronger social safety net

Lee calls for labor flexibility, stronger safety net for workers

Distortions in South Korea's labor market could be addressed by increasing labor flexibility and social security, President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday. Lee delivered the remarks while attending a discussion at Cheong Wa Dae on Thursday, marking the inauguration of the Economic, Social and Labor Council under his administration. It was the first time in about seven years that a sitting president had attended the inauguration of the presidential advisory body, which brings together representative

By The Korea Herald