Amid the fifth day of the general strike of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions' public transportation union, the Cargo Solidarity Headquarters, the government announced that it would issue an order to start work if the damage becomes serious.
Minister of Public Administration and Security Lee Sang-min presided over a meeting of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters on the morning of the 28th to discuss measures to respond to the cargo union strike, and said, "The government will respond strongly with a zero-tolerance principle in accordance with laws and principles."
Minister Lee said, "If a very serious crisis is expected for the national economy due to this collective transport refusal, we will issue an order to commence business while establishing a rapid police response system to protect normal transport."
He also warned, "We make it clear that if we do not return despite the order to resume work, we will have no choice but to take legal action."
Violation of the business start order will result in imprisonment for up to three years or a fine of up to 30 million won.
The government held the first meeting on the same day after forming a major script, believing that a pan-governmental response is needed as the government is concerned that if this situation is prolonged, it will lead to paralysis of the entire logistics system along with a strike by the railroad union, which is scheduled soon.
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