Chairman of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions "should extend retirement age to the same form of employment"

Regarding the discussion on extending the retirement age, the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions said that it is right to extend the retirement age while maintaining the same employment type.

Yang Kyung-soo, chairman of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, said at a press conference today (19th), "It is not the official position of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions on extending the retirement age."Chairman Yang

said realistic alternatives are needed considering the income gap that will arise due to higher pension age, adding that policies should be put in place to catch two rabbits: expanding quality jobs and ensuring retirement.

At the same time, he criticized the Economic, Social and Labor Committee for failing to function properly as a social dialogue body and agreeing to implement the government's will, saying that the participation in the Economic, Social and Labor Committee was voted down.