On June 15, the Ministry reported that Minister Kim held a meeting at the Government Sejong Center with POSCO Group Chairman Jang In-hwa and other executives, calling for robust improvements to address the recurring industrial accidents.
This meeting was convened in response to the death of a worker who fell through an opening in an electrical conduit room at the Shin Ansan Line construction site in Gwanak-gu, Seoul, on June 9. Minister Kim had issued an urgent directive for preventive measures immediately after the incident.
The Ministry is closely monitoring the recent spate of serious accidents at POSCO-affiliated sites, including the latest incident. It plans to enhance inspections of on-site safety management practices and the implementation of preventive measures.
Expressing concern over the repeated occurrence of similar serious accidents at POSCO Group sites, Minister Kim emphasized the need for increased safety investments in high-risk areas, improved treatment for on-site safety and health managers, and enhanced safety management support for subcontractors.
In response, Chairman Jang announced plans to expand the safety budget and convert safety personnel at the Shin Ansan Line site to full-time positions, along with additional staffing. He also committed to thoroughly reassessing the safety management systems across all group operations by actively incorporating feedback from the field.
Minister Kim stated, "Special measures must be established for particularly hazardous sites like those at POSCO and POSCO E&C, and they must function effectively on the ground." He added, "A safe workplace is essential for the survival of a business, and I hope POSCO Group can establish a safety management system befitting a global company to regain public trust."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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