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This is the first judgment of the Supreme Court that if a child's congenital disease is related to the mother's working environment, it should be regarded as a work accident. In terms of maternity protection, there will likely be a move to revise related laws.

Reporter Kang Cheong-wan.

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decision of the Supreme Court today (29th) is characterized by a broad interpretation of the meaning of the provisions of the existing Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Act to protect the maternity of workers.

The legal community evaluates that the Industrial Accident Compensation Act is a step forward that actively pointed out that the biological characteristics of women, such as pregnancy, childbirth, and lactation, were not carefully reflected.

[Lee, Jong - Gil / Supreme Court Researcher: This is the first Supreme Court this that health damage to the fetus, or a congenital disease of birth Ah corresponding to the mother (母) of female workers their job accidents]

The court then the fact of the accident insurance social He also emphasized the aspect of public insurance to reduce conflicts and costs.

It is also noticeable that the court emphasized the obligation to protect motherhood as provided for in the Constitution.

It is said that the provision that the state should actively protect and support motherhood has influenced this ruling because society cannot be maintained without pregnancy and childbirth.

The labor and women's groups expressed their welcome saying that the ruling would not only protect the maternity of workers, but also improve working conditions.

The revision of the Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Act is also expected to gain momentum.

The Korea Federation for Health and Social Affairs of the KCTU claimed to immediately change the provisions of the Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Act, which narrowly interpreted the compensation targets as saying, 'Only workers are provided with medical care benefits'. .

(Video coverage: Yang Doo-won, Video editing: Park Athletes) 

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