North Korea, Russia's union heads sign cooperation agreement in Pyongyang

The largest umbrella labor unions of North Korea and Russia held talks in Pyongyang and signed an agreement to boost cooperation, North Korea's state media said Wednesday.

2026-04-15

Concerns over strike at Samsung grow as unions prepare vests — and alleged blacklist

Concerns are growing over a potential general strike at Samsung Electronics in May, with the company’s labor union distributing thousands of protest vests while facing allegations that it created a “blacklist” of nonunion employees.

2026-04-14

President Lee meets KCTU chief to discuss worker rights protection

President Lee Jae Myung met Friday with the leader of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), a major umbrella labor union, and exchanged views on protecting workers' rights.

2026-04-10

Samsung posted record profit. An ex-employee went on the record urging others to leave.

Soon after Samsung Electronics reported an estimated record operating profit for the first quarter of the year, an unusual message began circulating inside the company's internal network on Tuesday.

2026-04-09

Samsung's unions to resume bonus pay talks with management

Unionized workers at Samsung Electronics said Tuesday they have agreed to resume talks with management ahead of a planned strike in May over bonuses

2026-03-24

Samsung unionized workers meet co-CEO ahead of proposed strike

Unionized workers of Samsung Electronics met Monday with Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman and co-CEO Jun Young-hyun ahead of a planned strike in May over bonuses, the labor union said.

2026-03-23

South Korea, U.S., Europe not learning lessons of drone war in Ukraine, roundtable experts warn

Experts highlighted the unpreparedness of Korea, the U.S. and Europe for modern drone warfare as seen in Ukraine and emphasized the need for better cooperation to address evolving threats.

2026-03-20

Samsung unions seek strike as company rebounds on semiconductor recovery

Samsung Electronics is facing a major labor crisis just as it looks to rebound on a semiconductor recovery, with unions moving toward an unprecedented general strike in May.

2026-03-18

Samsung unions vote to strike in May over stalled wage talks

Unionized workers of Samsung Electronics will launch a general strike this May, the first in two years, an organized labor coalition announced on Wednesday.