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President Lee, on 'IKEA Parental Leave Retaliation' suspicions, 'Cannot tolerate anti-labor behavior'

From Kathmandu Post · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • South Korean President Lee Jae-myung condemned alleged anti-labor practices by IKEA Korea, stating such behavior is unacceptable.
  • The President shared a report about an investigation into IKEA Korea for allegedly demoting and pressuring employees who returned from parental leave.
  • Lee vowed strict action if the allegations are proven true, emphasizing South Korea's commitment to global standards and fair labor practices.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has strongly condemned alleged anti-labor practices by IKEA Korea, stating that such behavior is unacceptable in a country striving to be a global leader. The President shared a news report detailing an investigation by the Ministry of Employment and Labor into IKEA Korea for allegedly demoting and pressuring employees who had returned from parental leave.

Just as our companies should not exhibit anti-labor, abnormal behavior overseas, foreign companies should not do so domestically.

— President Lee Jae-myungThe President expressed his view on the expected conduct of both domestic and foreign companies operating in South Korea.

"Just as our companies should not exhibit anti-labor, abnormal behavior overseas, foreign companies should not do so domestically," President Lee stated on X (formerly Twitter). He recalled past instances where global companies exhibited "anti-labor and opaque management" specifically in South Korea, contrasting it with the nation's current progress. "Now that South Korea is being reborn as a model society and government leading the world, such outdated management practices cannot be tolerated if they occur," he added.

President Lee emphasized that if the allegations are proven true, his administration will take strict measures in accordance with international standards. "We will thoroughly investigate and, if proven true, take stern action in line with international standards," he vowed.

Now that South Korea is being reborn as a model society and government leading the world, such outdated management practices cannot be tolerated if they occur.

— President Lee Jae-myungLee contrasted past negative corporate behavior with South Korea's current global standing.

The investigation into IKEA Korea reportedly stems from accusations that the company engaged in unfair labor practices against employees returning from childcare leave. The President's firm stance signals the government's commitment to protecting workers' rights and ensuring fair treatment within the domestic operations of foreign companies.

We will thoroughly investigate and, if proven true, take stern action in line with international standards.

— President Lee Jae-myungThe President promised decisive action if the allegations against IKEA Korea are confirmed.
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Originally published by Kathmandu Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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