On December 16, Kim Ji-hyung, chairman of the Economic, Social and Labor Council, visited the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) to meet with Chairman Chey Tae-won and other executives. The visit aimed to discuss the role of social dialogue with the business community to overcome complex crises such as AI, digitalization, population decline, and climate crisis.
Chairman Kim praised the KCCI for its role in driving corporate growth and serving as a reliable partner in national affairs. He expressed gratitude for the KCCI’s efforts in transparently conveying the voices of the business field and presenting the direction of the overall economy. He emphasized that the current complex crisis cannot be overcome by the power of the government, businesses, or labor alone, and that social dialogue from a public interest perspective is necessary to find roles and share responsibilities, which can provide hope for joint solutions for the future.
Chairman Kim stated that the Economic, Social and Labor Council will operate as a ‘balanced and fair dialogue platform’ rather than a ’tilted playing field.’ He highlighted the importance of improving conditions to actively present the insights and field experiences of the KCCI, making the dialogue more realistic and actionable. He also expressed hope that this meeting would be the starting point for continuous exchanges and dialogue, and that the KCCI, as a representative of the business community, would actively participate in social dialogue to demonstrate leadership in resolving national issues.
Meanwhile, the Economic, Social and Labor Council plans to communicate widely by meeting with various labor and management organizations, including those participating in the main committee.