Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Samsung Biologics union continues first general strike, demands higher wages and performance-based pay

Unionized workers at Samsung Biologics, the biotech arm of Samsung, continued their first general strike for a fifth day on Tuesday, demanding higher wages and expanded performance-based compensation.

2026-05-05

Subway strike averted after last-minute wage deal with Seoul Metro

Unionized subway workers called off their planned strike Friday after a last-minute deal was reached in wage negotiations with the management.

2024-12-06

School meal and child care services disrupted as non-regular workers plan strike

Non-regular school workers were set to launch a general strike Friday after wage negotiations with the education authorities fell through, their union said.

2024-12-06

Trucker strike disrupts key industries, threatens automaking

Striking truck drivers are disrupting the operations of a wide range of business, including ready-mix concrete producers, automakers and restaurants.

2022-06-12