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general strike

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KCTU plans general strike over bargaining rights

The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) says 10,000 workers will walk out next week, accusing major contractors of refusing direct talks with subcontracted employees despite the new law.

2026.7.8

The Seoul city bus union chant slogans during a rally in front of the Korea Transportation Workers’ Union building in Songpa District, southern Seoul, on May 26. The demonstration was held to express solidarity among bus workers and demand better labor conditions ahead of a planned general strike. [NEWS1]

Frequent and aggressive strikes call Seoul's city bus system into question

Seoul city buses are scheduled to go on a general strike on Wednesday. Unlike the subway system, which must maintain a minimum level of operation even during strikes, buses can legally come to a complete halt.

2025.5.27

Don’t waste tax money on a general strike

We hope the management and labor peacefully address their conflict before it is too late.

2024.7.9

'Time for a general strike!'

After the government want to increase the student quota for medical schools by 2,151, the Korean Medical Association has threatened to stage a general strike.

2023.11.23

People wait to board a subway train at Bupyeong Station in Incheon on Thursday, the day the Korean Railway Workers' Union began its four-day general strike. [NEWS1]

Railway union goes on 4-day strike

The union kicked off its first general strike in almost four years, which is expected to decrease passenger and freight service by up to 60 percent until it ends at 9 a.m. on Monday.

2023.9.14

Railway strike

Trains for transporting cement are stationed at Obong Station in Uiwang, Gyeonggi, on Wednesday. The Korean Railway Workers' Union is set to go on a general strike from Thursday to Monday to demand 12-hour shifts by four teams.

2023.9.13

A damaging general strike must be stopped

To ride even the slightest signs of economic rebound, cooperation between management and labor are critical.

2023.7.3

Yang Kyung-soo, leader of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, speaks at a rally in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Monday afternoon. [YONHAP]

KCTU launches general strike to 'bring down' president

The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) launched a two-week general strike on Monday to protest the Yoon Suk Yeol administration’s policies.

2023.7.3

Taking public health hostage

Public health concerns are deepening after doctors and licensed practical nurses threatened to launch a general strike to oppose the passage of the controversial Nursing Act.

2023.5.1

'It’s the people who suffer'

The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) announced their plan to go on a nationwide strike, refusing the amendment to labor union laws and requiring the legislation of the so-called yellow envelope bill.

2022.11.24

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