The Ministry of Employment and the KCTU urged the assembly itself … “I need to solve the problem through conversation”

[아시아경제 이정윤 기자] On the 24th, the Ministry of Employment and Labor expressed concern about the decision of the National Federation of Democratic Unions to enforce a general strike and urged the assembly to abstain from assembly.

The Employment Ministry said: “(Democratic Unions) has decided to hold a press conference with fewer than 10 people in Seoul and a rally in other regions, so we enthusiastically request that we abstain from the assembly in view of public concerns. on the reappearance of the new coronavirus infection (Corona 19), he said.

Earlier this day, the KCTU reaffirmed its position that the general strike will be enforced as scheduled on the 25th, and plans to hold a rally across the country, including Seoul. In accordance with Seoul’s quarantine guidelines, which prohibited gatherings of 10 or more people, Seoul plans to hold sporadic press conferences with fewer than 10 people at the Democratic Party offices in each autonomous district. However, because quarantine rules differ by region, large-scale assembly in the region is possible.

The Ministry of Employment and Employment said: “We are fortunate that the KCTU has decided to withdraw the large-scale meeting plan in Seoul regarding the strengthened quarantine guidelines.” “I ask you to make an effort for a solution and I ask for the massive cooperation of the KCTU so that the strikes and general assemblies do not endanger the safety and lives of the people.”

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