In response to the fatal fall of a foreign worker at Incheon International Airport, the Yangsan Branch of the Ministry of Employment and Labor has initiated in-depth psychological counseling support for the deceased worker's colleagues.
The Yangsan Branch of the Ministry of Employment and Labor (headed by Kwon Kuhyung) visited a workplace in Gimhae, where the Indonesian national who died in the fall at Incheon International Airport on June 27 had been employed, on July 9. There, the branch conducted occupational trauma counseling for 18 foreign workers at the site.
The Yangsan Branch of the Ministry of Employment and Labor is conducting occupational trauma counseling for foreign workers. Photo by Ministry of Employment and Labor Yangsan Branch
This psychological counseling was carried out in collaboration with the Busan Occupational Trauma Center, following an initial interview conducted immediately after the Yangsan Branch received notification of the change in foreign worker employment status. This follow-up measure aims to prevent trauma among the deceased worker's colleagues, who were shocked by the sudden accident, and to help them return to their daily routines.
The counseling program consists of psychological assessments, in-depth individual counseling, and workplace trauma education. In addition, intensive management and long-term follow-up counseling will be provided according to the degree of trauma caused by the incident.
On this day, Director Kwon Kuhyung visited the workplace in person to offer words of comfort to the foreign workers and to listen to difficulties they face on-site. Director Kwon emphasized, "Support for the safety and emotional stability of migrant workers is essential," and added, "Business owners must also pay special attention to preventing workplace accidents."
The Yangsan Branch plans to use this case as an opportunity to strengthen its support system for the psychological recovery of foreign workers, and to expand customized support for their stable stay and improvement of working conditions.
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