Seo District in Gwangju, Jeonnam Offers Free Labor Consulting for Residents and Small Business Owners

Four Certified Labor Attorneys Offer Pro Bono Services
Twelve Sessions Scheduled Through November

Seo District in Gwangju Metropolitan City, Jeonnam, will once again provide free labor consulting services this year to residents and small business owners, continuing from last year.

On the 1st, Seo District held the ‘Our Neighborhood Good Labor Attorney Commissioning Ceremony’ at the Senior AI Digital Job Center.

Kim Ikang, Mayor of Seo District, awarded appointment certificates to four certified labor attorneys: Kim Junsu (Yonse Labor Law Office), Min Byeongil (MY Labor Law Office), Jo Goik (Mirae Labor Law Firm), and Kim Taesu (Jeilinsa Labor Law Corporation).

Kim Ikang, Mayor of Seo District, Gwangju Metropolitan City, Jeonnam, is posing for a commemorative photo with the attendees after presenting the appointment certificates at the 'Good Labor Attorney in Our Neighborhood Appointment Ceremony' held at the Senior AI Digital Job Center on the 1st. Provided by Seo District, Gwangju Metropolitan City, Jeonnam

These labor attorneys will participate in the consultations as a form of pro bono service.

Since last year, Seo District has operated free labor consulting services to help residents who face difficulties due to a lack of knowledge about labor laws and to lower the barriers to professional consultation.

This year, a total of 12 sessions will be held from September 7 to November through two channels: ‘Our Neighborhood Labor Consulting Office’ and ‘On-site Visiting Labor Consulting.’

The ‘Our Neighborhood Labor Consulting Office’ operates on the first floor of Seo District Office’s civil affairs department. Certified labor attorneys will provide professional consultations on various issues occurring in the workplace, such as wage arrears, unfair dismissal, and workplace harassment. For residents who have difficulty visiting on weekdays, sessions are also available on Saturdays.

The ‘On-site Visiting Labor Consulting’ will involve direct visits to locations such as the Seo District Senior Club and the International Vocational School.

Consultations will provide guidance on labor laws, workers’ rights, and essential labor information in the workplace for people aged 65 and over who are preparing for or have recently found employment.

Last year, Seo District provided professional labor consulting services to 117 people, including small business owners. For detailed consultation schedules, inquiries can be made to the Job & Youth Support Division of Seo District Office.

Mayor Kim Ikang stated, “We are operating free labor consulting services to build a trustworthy, good city where workers and small business owners can build mutual trust based on accurate information,” and added, “We will continue to offer field-oriented consultations so that residents can fully know and protect their rights.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.