Yangju Civil Servants' Union Launches Fourth Term; Chair Kim Hyejeong: "Will Work to Improve Working Conditions"

Officials from about 50 local government unions among more than 200 attendees
Mayor Jeong Deokyeong: "Will cooperate in advancing employees' rights and interests"

The Yangju City Civil Servants' Labor Union held a launch ceremony for its fourth term at the underground conference room of Yangju City Hall on October 28, 2026.

The Yangju City Civil Servants' Labor Union holds its fourth-term launch ceremony on the 28th at the basement conference room of Yangju City Hall. Photo provided by Yangju City.

Attendees included Gong Juseok, chairman of the Federation of Public Officials' Labor Unions; Kim Minseong, chairman of the Federation of Local Government Employees' Unions; Yangju Mayor Jeong Deokyeong; and members of the Yangju City Council. More than 200 people attended, including the chairpersons and members of about 50 local unions affiliated with the federation.

In her inaugural address, union chair Kim Hyejeong said, "We will build a strong union that stands by its members and supports them, based on trust, cooperation and communication." She added, "We will listen to each member and work to improve working conditions in ways they can feel, while advancing their rights and interests."

Mayor Jeong Deokyeong said, "Congratulations to the Yangju City Civil Servants' Labor Union on the launch of its fourth term." He added, "I will do my utmost to cooperate in promoting employees' rights and interests and creating a better working environment."

The Yangju City Civil Servants' Labor Union was established in January 2020. Since then, it has continued efforts to advance employees' rights and welfare, including publicly disclosing the names of promotion candidates, keeping employees' names off the organizational chart on the city website, and introducing special leave for newly hired civil servants.

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