South Korean President Tackles Deadly Industrial Accidents Following His Own Workplace Trauma

Nov 17, 2025 12:04 pm CST

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, who suffered workplace injuries as a child laborer, has launched aggressive reforms to combat the country's high industrial accident rates. Despite implementing increased penalties, workplace inspections, and protection for subcontracted workers, fatalities continue to rise, highlighting the challenge of transforming South Korea's deeply embedded workplace safety culture.