(APRIL 30, 2026) BLUE HOUSE BRIEFING

(April 30, 2026) Press Briefing by Senior Spokesperson Kang Yu-jung on the Presidential Senior Aide Meeting

4:46 Q&A Session

[Significance of the Restored Name “Labor Day”]

o **Reaffirming the Meaning of Labor Day as a Public Holiday**
- Emphasized the importance of narrowing labor market disparities and ensuring safety
- Called for the government to set an example in serving the public

o **Emphasis on a Society Where Labor and Management Coexist**
- Called for safety measures during the holiday period
- Urged preparation for summer disasters such as heatwaves, heavy rain, and drought
- Expressed hope for this year to mark a turning point in reducing natural disaster damage

o **Briefing on Job Creation (Chief of Staff)**
- Measures to reduce labor market disparities
- Called for strengthening human rights protections for foreign workers
- Emphasized workplace-level human rights education for foreign workers

o **Public Sector Job Creation and Working Conditions**
- Highlighted global concerns over youth employment and declining birth rates
- Urged caution in expanding public sector jobs
- Called for faster and more efficient administrative processes

o **School Field Trip Programs**
- Emphasized gathering opinions from teachers, parents, and experts
- Called for open public discussions to reflect diverse perspectives
- Reviewing the reasonableness of teachers’ legal responsibilities and liability exemptions

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🔹Date: April 30, 2026 (Thu) 16:30
🔹Venue: Main Briefing Room, Chunchugwan, Blue House
🔹Speaker: Senior Spokesperson Kang Yoo-jung