An Hee-jung who is currently the runner-up shown in the opinion polls for the upcoming presidential election on May 9 seeks to promote the sabbatical leave system to garner the supports from the voters. Governor An emphasizes the importance of the sabbatical leave system for mental and physical refreshment and re-training for the purpose of the enhanced quality of life.
According to Governor An, an employee is entitled to enjoy one year sabbatical leave for the service of 10 years, one month sabbatical leave for the service of one year. The financial resources will be made from the frozen wages for 2 to 3 years.
reported by Yon Yoon-jeong
translated by Kim Sung-jin