Seoul to Conduct Special Inspections on Construction Payments and Wage Arrears Ahead of Chuseok

The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that it will conduct special inspections to prevent delayed construction payments and unpaid wages for workers ahead of the Chuseok holiday.

From the 7th to the 11th, Seoul will directly visit and inspect 10 vulnerable construction sites commissioned by the city that have experienced related complaints or involve a large number of subcontractors.

The inspection team will consist of 16 members, including six city officials and 10 honorary subcontractor ombudsmen comprising lawyers, labor attorneys, and professional engineers.

They will focus on inspecting the execution and compliance status of construction payments, as well as the appropriateness of labor contracts and construction machinery lease agreements.

If disputes arise, they will encourage smooth resolutions through legal consultation and mediation.

The inspection will also check the issuance status of guarantees for construction machinery rental payments by site, the usage status of the "Subcontractor Guardian" system, and the operation of the electronic workforce management system for construction workers.

If problems are found, the city plans to take action in accordance with relevant regulations, such as issuing corrective orders or suspending business operations.

In addition, the city has designated the 17-day period from the 7th to the 23rd of this month as the "Intensive Reporting Period for Subcontract Payment Arrears."

Reports can be made to the Seoul Metropolitan Government Subcontract Irregularity Reporting Center (☎ 02-2133-3600), and additional inspections will be conducted for sites where complaints are frequently or repeatedly filed.

Moon Hyuk, Chairman of the Seoul Metropolitan Government Audit Committee, said, "We will pay close attention to prevent any delays or arrears in various payments for Seoul's construction projects and strive to improve systems to protect the rights and interests of subcontractors and construction workers."

(Photo: Screenshot from the Seoul Metropolitan Government website, Yonhap News)
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