Labor Ministry to increase support for unemployed, working poor
Social affairsDec 11, 2018
The Labor Ministry briefed President Moon Jae-in on its 2019 policy plans Tuesday, mainly focusing on increasing support for unemployed people and the working poor.The briefing took place at the government complex in the administrative city of Sejong.Among the goals for 2019 are strengthening of the employment safety net, eradicating workplace abuses and settling the minimum wage and shorter workweek. (Yonhap)By 2020, the ministry said it plans to provide 500,000 won ($442) in aid for up to six