□ A forum was prepared for intensifying mutual cooperation and developing preventive measures for occupational accidents of Thai workers.

□ A Thai delegation of 13 officials including Thai Minister of Labor Sirichai Distakul visited the Central Regional Office of KOSHA in Incheon on February 10.

□ Thai Minister of Labor’s visit to Korea was arranged to discuss the current labor issues of both countries and the visit will last for four days from February 9.

○ Particularly, the visit to KOSHA Central Regional Office was arranged upon the request of Thai Embassy and was arranged to examine the operating status of KOSHA, the agency specializing in occupational accident prevention, and its major accident prevention programs and reflect them in Thailand’s safety and health policy and system.

○ 20 or more officials including KOSHA President Young-soon Lee and Thai Ambassador to Korea participated in the meeting.

□ This visit began with the discussion on mutual cooperation and development direction through △ Introduction to KOSHA’s accident prevention programs, △ Q&A session, and son on, and

○ Visitors had a tour of the Central Regional Office’s occupational accident prevention centers and public relations facilities such as Virtual Safety Center, Construction Safety Center, Asbestos Public Relations Center.

□ KOSHA President Lee said, “I hope this visit enhances the friendship and cooperation between two countries and contributes to the intensification of the preventive safety and health culture and activities in Thailand.” (End)