Legislative push advances pro-worker bill, sparking three significant queries in the National Assembly

The "Yellow Envelope Bill," also known as the Trade Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act, has been a topic of discussion in South Korea. On March 6, a press conference was held by five opposition parties, labor groups, and civil society organizations, where the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, led by Yang Kyung-soo, called for the passage of this pro-labor bill.

The location of the press conference was not specified, but it was reported by NEWS1 that it was held on the steps of the National Assembly building in Yeouido, western Seoul.

Fast forward to July 31, another press conference was held, this time by the Korea Enterprises Federation (KEF) chairman, Sohn Kyung-shik. He expressed concerns over the proposed revisions to Articles 2 and 3 of the Trade Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act, also known as the Yellow Envelope Bill. The location of the KEF office where this press conference was held was in Mapo District, western Seoul.

The Yellow Envelope Bill, a name derived from the practice of giving envelopes containing money to union leaders, has been a contentious issue. However, it has been passed in a National Assembly plenary session on August 24.

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