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Firms need not bargain over profit-linked bonuses, Labor Ministry says

New guidelines exclude profit-linked bonuses and plant moves from mandatory union bargaining, drawing backlash from labor groups.

2026.9.3

KCTU stages nationwide strike rally in Seoul, presses for direct bargaining

Thousands joined a central Seoul rally and march that disrupted traffic as the union demanded stronger negotiation powers and better protections for subcontracted and nonregular workers.

2026.7.15

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Officials from the Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Federation of Korean Trade Unions (FKTU) are seen during the launch of an joint operating consultative body on Feb. 9. [MINISTRY OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR]

Gov't to form panel with labor, sparking concerns of union overinfluence

The Ministry of Employment and Labor decided to officially operate a consultative body to regularly discuss related policy with labor and management groups, starting with the Federation of Korean Trade Unions, in an unprecedented move.

2026.2.9

The Supreme Court building in Seocho District, southern Seoul, is seen on Sept. 25. [YONHAP]

Top court upholds prison terms of union officials who spied for North Korea

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a nine-year, six-month prison term for a former senior official of South Korea's largest umbrella union who contacted North Korean agents overseas and carried out their orders.

2025.9.25

Members of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, one of the nation's largest umbrella labor groups, stage a rally near the National Assembly in Seoul on July 16, to launch a two-day strike to demand the government adopt a pro-labor act. [YONHAP]

Umbrella labor group launches large-scale strike

The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), one of the nation's largest umbrella labor groups, launched a large-scale strike on Wednesday, demanding that the government adopt a pro-labor act.

2025.7.16

Members of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions and the National Farmer's Federation rally in downtown Seoul on Wednesday holding banners demanding President Yoon Suk Yeol's resignation. [NEWS1]

Large-scale rally paralyzes downtown Seoul as unionists demand Yoon's resignation

Labor unionists and farmers' groups held a large-scale rally in downtown Seoul on Wednesday, criticizing the Yoon Suk Yeol government and demanding the president’s resignation.

2024.11.20

Members of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions rally in downtown Seoul on Nov. 9 holding banners demanding President Yoon Suk Yeol's resignation. [YONHAP]

Traffic disruptions likely in downtown Seoul as unionists take to the streets against Yoon gov't

Traffic disruptions are anticipated in downtown Seoul as protesters are set to stage a large-scale rally against the Yoon Suk Yeol government on Wednesday afternoon.

2024.11.20

Members of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions rally in downtown Seoul on Saturday holding banners demanding President Yoon Suk Yeol's resignation. [YONHAP]

Police detain 11 protesters at large-scale trade union rally in downtown Seoul

Police apprehended 11 protesters during a large-scale rally against the Yoon Suk Yeol government in downtown Seoul on Saturday.

2024.11.10

Members of the Korean Public Service and Transport Workers' Union (KPTU) shout slogans and carry signs outside of CJ Logistics' headquarters in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Monday. [YONHAP]

Union protests CJ Logistics' new seven-day delivery schedule

Workers from the KPTU protested outside CJ Logistics' headquarters, opposing the planned seven-day delivery schedule for 2025, citing concerns over increased workload and decreased pay.

2024.10.21

Taking patients hostage hurts us all (KOR)

The government also must have a sincere dialogue with the union. But it must sternly deal with the umbrella union if it goes overboard.

2023.7.13