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Image for article: Seoul City Bus <b>Workers Strike</b> Halts Operations, Disrupts CommutersOngoing

Seoul City Bus Workers Strike Halts Operations, Disrupts Commuters

22 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED JAN 12, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
chosun.com(opens in a new tab)

Seoul City Bus Workers Strike Halts Operations, Disrupts Commuters First strike in two years over wage dispute triggers emergency transit measures ...

SOUTH_KOREA
Road Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)Other Transport
Image for article: Korea:  Teachers win breakthrough on political rights after hunger strike and relentless campaignSettled

Korea: Teachers win breakthrough on political rights after hunger strike and relentless campaign

22 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED JAN 12, 2026, 8:11 AM ET
ei-ie.org(opens in a new tab)

After more than 60 days of sit-ins and a seven-day hunger strike, the Korean Teachers and Education Workers' Union (KTU) has secured a landmark ...

Start: Nov 12End: Dec 25
SOUTH_KOREA
Schools & Universities
Image for article: While the Seoul City Bus Workers' Union announced a strike, the Seoul Metropolitan Government starte.. - MKPlanned

While the Seoul City Bus Workers' Union announced a strike, the Seoul Metropolitan Government starte.. - MK

22 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED JAN 12, 2026, 3:30 AM ET
mk.co.kr(opens in a new tab)

While the Seoul City Bus Workers' Union announced a strike, the Seoul Metropolitan Government started to minimize traffic congestion on the way to ...

Start: Jan 13
SOUTH_KOREA
Rail & MetroRoad Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Image for article: Commuters advised to brace for disruptions as unionized bus workers strike loomsPlanned

Commuters advised to brace for disruptions as unionized bus workers strike looms

22 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED JAN 12, 2026, 12:55 AM ET
m.ajupress.com(opens in a new tab)

... strike. The eleventh-hour talks come after the workers issued an ultimatum for a strike slated for Tuesday, following a series of previous ...

Start: Jan 13End: Jan 13
SOUTH_KOREA
Road Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Image for article: Seoul bus union prepares for final negotiations ahead of possible strikePlanned

Seoul bus union prepares for final negotiations ahead of possible strike

23 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED JAN 11, 2026, 9:07 PM ET
koreajoongangdaily.joins.com(opens in a new tab)

Korean Railway Workers' Union to begin strike on Dec. 11 if wage demands aren't met. Wage and collective bargaining talks have been deadlocked since ...

Start: Jan 13
SOUTH_KOREA
Road Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)Emergency Services (police, fire, paramedics)
Image for article: Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the PacificPlanned

Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific

24 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED JAN 10, 2026, 8:02 AM ET
wsws.org(opens in a new tab)

Industrial Bank of Korea workers to strike over pay cap; India: Tamil Nadu secondary grade teachers demand equal pay; Bangladesh: Hotel and ...

BANGLADESHINDIASOUTH_KOREA
Hospitals & ClinicsPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Schools & UniversitiesBanking
Image for article: Factory closures and <b>strikes</b> erode jobs and drive youth from Gwangju - CHOSUNBIZStatus Unknown

Factory closures and strikes erode jobs and drive youth from Gwangju - CHOSUNBIZ

29 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED JAN 04, 2026, 11:37 PM ET
biz.chosun.com(opens in a new tab)

LOTTE Chilsung Beverage says it plans to reassign current employees to other plants and will reflect their preferences as much as possible. Based on ...

SOUTH_KOREA
Food & Beverage Processing

Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia

30 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED JAN 04, 2026, 6:26 PM ET
wsws.org(opens in a new tab)

South Korea: Seoul city bus union announces January strike; India: Thousands of gig workers strike on New Year's eve; Australia: Crown Melbourne ...

OngoingStart: Jan 13
AUSTRALIAINDIASOUTH_KOREA
Road Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)Hospitals & ClinicsCourier & Last-Mile Delivery
Image for article: Subcontractor Unions Can <b>Strike</b> Hyundai Steel, Hanwha OceanPlanned

Subcontractor Unions Can Strike Hyundai Steel, Hanwha Ocean

39 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 26, 2025, 12:29 PM ET
chosun.com(opens in a new tab)

... workers' branch against their respective primary contractors, Hanwha Ocean and Hyundai Steel. This ruling is issued when labor-management position ...

SOUTH_KOREA
Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)
Image for article: Yellow Envelope Bill Allows <b>Strikes</b> Over Corporate RestructuringStatus Unknown

Yellow Envelope Bill Allows Strikes Over Corporate Restructuring

39 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 26, 2025, 11:02 AM ET
chosun.com(opens in a new tab)

... work schedules of subcontract workers. However, in subcontracting structures, some level of control is inevitable, and termination of ...

SOUTH_KOREA
Uncategorized
Image for article: Railway Union Suspends Planned StrikeSettled

Railway Union Suspends Planned Strike

42 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 23, 2025, 3:04 PM ET
world.kbs.co.kr(opens in a new tab)

The railway workers' union has suspended a strike that was set to begin Tuesday after reaching an agreement with the government on ...

12,000 workers
SOUTH_KOREA
Rail & Metro
Image for article: Unionized rail workers again shelve plan to strikeSettled

Unionized rail workers again shelve plan to strike

42 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 23, 2025, 5:54 AM ET
en.yna.co.kr(opens in a new tab)

The Korean Railway Workers' Union had planned to launch a strike Tuesday, but the plan was shelved after the temporary agreement was reached overnight ...

Start: Dec 23End: Dec 23
SOUTH_KOREA
Rail & Metro
Image for article: Unionized rail workers shelve plan to strikeSettled

Unionized rail workers shelve plan to strike

43 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 22, 2025, 7:52 PM ET
koreatimes.co.kr(opens in a new tab)

DAEJEON — Unionized railway workers again put on hold their plan to launch a strike, as the union and the government reached a temporary deal on ...

SOUTH_KOREA
Rail & Metro
Image for article: Unionized railway <b>workers</b> again pause <b>strike</b> plan after temporary deal reachedPlanned

Unionized railway workers again pause strike plan after temporary deal reached

43 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 22, 2025, 6:59 PM ET
koreajoongangdaily.joins.com(opens in a new tab)

Unionized railway workers once again put their strike plans on hold after the union and the government reached a temporary deal on bonus payments, ...

SOUTH_KOREA
Rail & Metro
Image for article: Korea Railway <b>Workers</b>&#39; Union <b>Strikes</b> IndefinitelyOngoing

Korea Railway Workers' Union Strikes Indefinitely

43 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 22, 2025, 11:04 AM ET
chosun.com(opens in a new tab)

Korea Railway Workers Union Strikes Indefinitely Train services reduced as union demands full base salary for performance pay The Korea Railway ...

SOUTH_KOREA
Rail & Metro
Image for article: Rail workers' union to strike Tuesday over gov't limit on Korail’s bonus calculationPlanned

Rail workers' union to strike Tuesday over gov't limit on Korail’s bonus calculation

43 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 22, 2025, 10:08 AM ET
koreajoongangdaily.joins.com(opens in a new tab)

The Korean Railway Workers' Union is set to launch what could be the country's largest rail walkout on Tuesday in protest of a governmental limit ...

12,000 workers
SOUTH_KOREA
Rail & Metro
Image for article: While the National Railroad Workers' Union has predicted a general strike, Korail will mobilize all .. - MKPlanned

While the National Railroad Workers' Union has predicted a general strike, Korail will mobilize all .. - MK

43 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 22, 2025, 9:06 AM ET
mk.co.kr(opens in a new tab)

When the strike becomes a reality, Korail plans to maintain the high-speed rail operation rate at around 70% and the metropolitan subway at around 75% ...

Start: Dec 2312,000 workers
SOUTH_KOREA
Rail & Metro
Image for article: Ahead of railway workers' strikePlanned

Ahead of railway workers' strike

43 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 22, 2025, 6:54 AM ET
en.yna.co.kr(opens in a new tab)

Ahead of railway workers' strike. Trains are stored at a depot belonging to South Korea's train operator KORAIL in Seoul's Guro Ward on Dec.

Start: Dec 23
SOUTH_KOREA
Rail & Metro
Image for article: Rail <b>Workers</b>&#39; <b>Strike</b> Expected to Cut Subway Services by 25% - KBS WORLDPlanned

Rail Workers' Strike Expected to Cut Subway Services by 25% - KBS WORLD

44 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 21, 2025, 9:04 PM ET
world.kbs.co.kr(opens in a new tab)

A nationwide strike by unionized railway workers set to begin Tuesday is expected to significantly disrupt train operations, with subway services ...

12,000 workers
SOUTH_KOREA
Rail & Metro
Image for article: KORAIL Union <b>Strikes</b> Over KOMSCO FavoritismOngoing

KORAIL Union Strikes Over KOMSCO Favoritism

44 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 21, 2025, 8:26 PM ET
chosun.com(opens in a new tab)

KORAIL Union Strikes Over KOMSCO Favoritism Largest Strike Demands Equal Pay After Ministry Favored KOMSCO KORAILs 1st Union, the Railway Workers ...

SOUTH_KOREA
Rail & Metro