Competition Quote by Kim Young-sam
“The stark reality facing us today is that without the labour reforms, workers will get neither the income nor jobs in the face of cut-throat global economic competition.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Policy Address, South Korea, 1997
Without labor reforms, workers risk losing both wages and employment amid intense global competition.
In simple terms: Workers may lose jobs and pay without reforms.
Advocate fair labor policies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government policy debates
- union negotiations
- corporate restructuring
- career planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can reforms balance competitiveness with worker security?
- What alternatives exist to protect jobs?
Reforms may face political resistance and implementation costs.