2023 South Korea industrial accident deaths fell 7.1% to 598 due to Serious Accidents Punishment Act.
South Korea's industrial accident deaths fell by 7.1% in 2023 to 598, according to the Ministry of Employment and Labor. The decline is attributed to the Serious Accidents Punishment Act, which took effect in Jan 2022, imposing penalties on employers who fail to prevent workplace accidents. Construction industry deaths dropped 11.1% to 303, while manufacturing industry deaths decreased 0.6% to 170.
March 07, 2024
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