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As the number of confirmed cases surged again due to the mutation of Omicron, the concerns of self-employed people deepened. In the midst of this, self-employed people who have been protesting against the government's quarantine guidelines held a shave ceremony in front of the National Assembly yesterday (25th). They declared bankruptcy that they could no longer stand, and heralded a large-scale struggle next month.
Correspondent Lee Hye-mi.
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299 self-employed people in red vests went up to the podium and shaved their heads in turn.
The relay shaving ceremony was held in protest against the government quarantine measures that extended social distancing, such as limiting business hours.
Members of the Corona Virus Victim Self-Employment Federation, which consists of nine self-employed groups, including the Korea Food Service Federation, gathered in front of the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul.
[Take responsibility, take responsibility!]
Declaring bankruptcy, saying that there is no longer any way to repay the debt owed by labor costs, rent, and various loans.
[Min Sang-heon / Co-CEO of the Corona Victims' Business Federation: I have waited thirstily for business resumption and extensive support, but I can't stand it any longer, so I declare bankruptcy in tears.
] I did.
We are also planning to file a class action lawsuit for loss compensation in court in the near future.
[Ho-Seok Oh / Co-CEO of the Corona Victims' Business Federation: I am declaring that we plan to hold a large-scale rally in solidarity with all the forces.]
Another self-employed small business group, the National Self-Employed Non-Captain, also expressed its will to fight together.