Government must resolve labor disputes over 'Yellow Envelope' act and more (KOR) The government must clarify labor rules and balance flexibility with protections to keep strategic investment at home. 2026.8.18
Government must resolve labor disputes over 'Yellow Envelope' act and more The government must clarify labor rules and balance flexibility with protections to keep strategic investment at home. 2026.8.17
KEF, EU strengthen ties on 60th diplomatic anniversary The Korea Enterprises Federation (KEF) commemorated its 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties with the European Union (EU), focusing on strengthening collaboration in chip and space industries. KEF expressed concerns over EU environmental regulations. 2023.10.12
Korea, Vietnam discuss trade at economic forum in Seoul The Korea Enterprises Federation and Ho Chi Minh City's chairman discussed measures to enhance Korea-Vietnam economic ties at an economic forum held at Lotte Hotel in central Seoul on Monday. 2023.9.25
'Mandate for Leadership' Korea Enterprises Federation Chairman Sohn Kyung-shik, left, poses with The Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts as they hold the foundation’s book “Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise” at the office building in Washington... 2023.4.26
Shipbuilders, chip and car makers need workers Nearly all shipyards are suffering labor shortages and semiconductors and advanced car factories are not faring much better. Because of an uptick in orders, the domestic shipbuilding industry has struggled to find labor. 2022.11.9
Korea and China are 'inseparable partners': Chinese ambassador Korea and China should strengthen their ties amid rising economic uncertainties, the Chinese ambassador said. 2022.9.29
Choo lobbies companies to limit salary increases Wage-push inflation, whereby prices of goods and services are driven up to cover higher payroll, is now a distinct possibility. 2022.6.28
Lobbying groups oppose occupational hazard bills Korea Inc. is challenging legislation that would hold chief executive officers and other high-ranking managers accountable for occupational accidents and deaths. 2020.12.22
Business lobbies have 1 word for government: Deregulation As the government says "New Deal," business responds: "more deregulation." 2020.7.15
![Participants of the business roundtable event, including Korea Enterprises Federation Chairman Sohn Kyung-shik, sixth from front left , and Maria Castillo-Fernandez, ambassador of the European Union to Korea, seventh from front left, pose for a photo at a hotel in central Seoul on Thursday. [KOREA ENTERPRISES FEDERATION]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/11058002.jpg?imageId=11058002&width=240&height=184&format=webp&format=jpg)
![Korea Enterprises Federation Chairman Sohn Kyung-shik, right, presents a gift to Phan Van Mai, chairman of the municipal People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, during a Korea-Vietnam business forum held at Lotte Hotel in central Seoul on Monday. [KOREA ENTERPRISES FEDERATION]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/12195683.jpg?imageId=12195683&width=240&height=184&format=webp&format=jpg)
![Korea Enterprises Federation Chairman Sohn Kyung-shik, left, poses with The Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts as they hold the foundation’s book “Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise” at the office building in Washington on Tuesday. Sohn visited the foundation to discuss Korea’s labor environment and working hours. [KOREA ENTERPRISES FEDERATION]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/11192570.jpg?imageId=11192570&width=240&height=184&format=webp&format=jpg)
![An empty dock at a shipyard in Geoje, South Gyeongsang. [MOON HEE-CHUL]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/10462740.jpg?imageId=10462740&width=240&height=184&format=webp&format=jpg)
![Chinese Ambassador Xing Haiming, fourth from the left in the first row, and Korea Enterprises Federation Chairman Sohn Kyung-shik, fifth from left, pose for a photo during a meeting held at Westin Josun Hotel in central Seoul, Thursday. [KEF]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/11559540.jpg?imageId=11559540&width=240&height=184&format=webp&format=jpg)
![Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho, third from left, attends a meeting with members of the Korea Enterprises Federation in Mapo, Seoul, on Tuesday. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/10467821.jpg?imageId=10467821&width=240&height=184&format=webp&format=jpg)
![Sohn Kyung-shik, head of the Korea Enterprises Federation, speaks at a press briefing held at the office of the Korea Federation of SMEs in Yeouido, western Seoul, on Tuesday. [YONHAP]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/11014284.jpg?imageId=11014284&width=240&height=184&format=webp&format=jpg)
![Sohn Kyung-shik, head of Korea Enterprises Federation, speaks during a ceremony celebrating the 50th anniversary of the group at Hotel Shilla in central Seoul. [YONHAP]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/10557402.jpg?imageId=10557402&width=240&height=184&format=webp&format=jpg)