Blood on the fashion runway
The general public in Serbia, especially the people who tend to see themselves as members of upper class, mostly ignore or scoff the plights of the economically less fortunate. The Novi Sad canopy collapse wouldn't cause such a nationwide outrage if the tragedy happened in a mine or a munitions factory.https://serbianism.com/2024/11/29/blood-on-the-fashion-runway/
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KFTC Chairman Joo Byung-ki announced plans to strengthen payment protections and enhance indexation systems for construction subcontractors, aiming to ensure timely compensation and stricter enforcement against legal violations in the sector.
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The Korea Employers Federation has raised concerns over the government’s new workplace safety measures, questioning the effectiveness of stricter punitive policies and warning of potential negative impacts on the broader economy.
South Korea’s fishing industry faces over 100 deaths or missing persons annually due to onboard accidents, prompting new safety laws and a nationwide distribution of 100,000 inflatable life jackets, though enforcement and regional disparities remain challenges.
Construction site fatalities in South Korea surged 21.4% in H1 2025, with the sector accounting for 42% of all industrial accident deaths, despite President Lee Jae-myung's warnings and calls for stricter penalties against major builders.
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