South Korea's President Lee Addresses Labor Law Abuse at Union Meeting

President Lee Jae Myung met with South Korea's major labor union confederations on Friday at the Blue House to address widespread misuse of the fixed-term employment act. The president criticized how the law, intended to protect workers, is being weaponized to force unemployment and convert permanent positions into temporary contracts. This labor dispute reflects broader tensions in South Korea's job market, where companies exploit regulatory gray areas to reduce worker protections and benefits. The issue affects millions of South Korean workers and signals potential policy reforms to employment regulations.