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| Kim Yong-beom, the first vice minister of the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, is speaking at the first meeting of the 2021 National Economic Advisory Council held at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul on the morning of the 21st. 2021.1.21/News1 © News1 Reporter Park Se-yeon |
On the 21st, Kim Yong-beom, the first vice minister of the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, said, “We plan to support the national employment support system and the expansion of employment insurance by investing 5.4 trillion won this year.”
On the 21st, at HJBC in Gwanghwamun, Seoul, Vice Minister Kim held the ‘3rd Meeting of the Safety Net Reinforcement Division of the Korean New Deal Advisory Group’ and discussed the ‘2021 Safety Net Reinforcement Action Plan’ and the’Korea Version New Deal Safety Net Reinforcement Policy Direction’.
Regarding the recent employment situation, Vice Minister Kim said, “The employment shock has spread again due to the third spread of Corona 19 in November last year.” This largely occurs, and there is concern about widening inequality and disparity after Corona 19.”
In response, the government plans to quickly implement public sector job projects, including 1,040,000 direct jobs, and customized damage support measures for corona victims.
In the direction of strengthening the safety net this year, it was decided to promote the national employment support system and the expansion of employment insurance by investing a total project cost of 6.4 trillion won, including government expenses of 5.4 trillion won.
Deputy Minister Kim said, “From July this year, we will expand the coverage of employment insurance, focusing on special notices for occupations covered by industrial accident insurance, and minimize the missed subscription of daily workers, a real blind spot in employment insurance.” We will promote the revision of the income tax law and corporate tax law so that income information can be identified.”
Regarding industrial accident insurance for workers with special high school and platform, Vice Minister Kim said, “It is possible to apply industrial accident insurance only if labor is provided to one workplace at the moment.” “We will make sure that those who provide labor to multiple workplaces can also receive the benefits of insurance. I would say.
Next, Vice Minister Kim explained, “We will start research services from March this year and design an operation plan as a preparatory work for the promotion of the pilot project for the Korean Injury Benefit.” “We will also collect opinions from experts and stakeholders.”
Lastly, Vice Minister Kim said, “It is necessary to seek measures to protect the rights and interests of non-standard workers, such as those working on special high schools and platforms, as well.” “The National Assembly will provide appropriate labor legal protection devices for atypical workers excluded from the application of labor relations laws such as the Labor Standards Act. We will discuss it during the legislative process.