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November 1997 News
Articles are listed with the most recent ones posted here first. Articles originating in the Korean labour movement or alternative media appear in bold face. Suggestions for additional news -- please click here. If you think this service is useful, please let us know.
- Seoul: Warning on union anger -- Article is based on interview with Yoon Young-mo, KCTU International Secretary 27.11.97 Financial Times You must register to read FT online -- but registration is free.
- The mess in South Korea: The end of the miracle -- "Since many of his most loyal supporters are trade unionists—he spoke up for the persecuted unions in the 1970s and 1980s—the fear is that he will cave in to their present demands. Or, say the hopeful, their trust in him could help Mr Kim persuade them to accept the necessary belt-tightening." 29.11-5.12.97 The Economist
- Chaebol under Fire for Massive Layoff Plans -- "If they force the plans [for mass layoffs], labor circles will strongly deal with such an act, Kim [Yu-sun of the KCTU] said." 29.11.97 Korea Herald
- Unions Angry Over Downsizing Plans -- "protest rallies for job security, in alliance with civic groups, will be held in Seoul next Wednesday and Saturday, and in five other cities next Saturday as well" 28.11.97 Korea Herald
- PV21 campaign officially launched . . . Taxi and hospital strikes . . . Halla layoffs . . . PV21 platform on social welfare 27.11.97 People's Victory 21 Newsletter
- Labor Unions Threaten Strikes Against Possible Mass Layoffs 27.11.97 Korea Times
- Halla Heavy's Halving of Staff Signals Opening of Mass Unemployment Era -- "massive layoff plan . . . faces strong protest from the company's labor union and umbrella organizations, such as the Korean Federation of Metalworkers Unions" 27.11.97 Korea Herald
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Censorship in South Korea 26.11.97 ZDNet AnchorDesk
- Halla Heavy Industries to Cut Over 3,500 Jobs -- Union leader says: "The
responsibility of poor management should not be transferred to workers." 26.11.97 Korea Times
- Sit down at Korea Stock Exchange 25.11.97 Associated Press
- IMF Bailout Pushes South Korea's Stock Market to 10-Year Low -- "South Korea's strong labor unions are expected to fight the moves and massive strikes are likely" 25.11.97 Washington Post
- In Kyungju, Kwon obtained more support than conservative parties' candidates . . . Repression of students . . . PV21 on democratic reforms . . . Response to IMF bailout . . . and much more 24.11.97 People's Victory 21 Newsletter
- Biz Concerns About Possible Rescue Impact on Management-Labor Relations -- "IMF conditions . . . could . . . aggravate labor tensions further next year" 23.11.97 Korea Times
- With IMF bailout, South Korea braces for belt-tightening 22.11.97 CNN
- Urgent Appeal from Korean Hospital Workers 21.11.97 Union-D
- Prosecution summons leaders of KCTU for suspicion of violation of the election law . . . Police break into Hanyang University Hospital, took union members who had been on strike . . . and more 21.11.97 Peoples Victory 21 Newsletter
- Candidates Outline Labor Policies at Forum 21.11.97 Korea Herald
- Presidential candidate's lectures on the subject of "Humanity of Labour and the Building of Welfare Society in the 21st Century" 20.11.97 FKTU
- Presidential Nominees Support Labor Unions' Political Activities 20.11.97 Korea Times
- "International Labor Foundation" Launched in Seoul 20.11.97 Korea Herald
- Student Activist Arrested 19.11.97 Korea Herald
- Labor Strike Paralyzes Hanyang Univ. Hospital 17.11.97 Korea Times
- Red alert on privacy: electronic national ID card passes National Assembly 17.11.97 Korean NGO Task Force Against Electronic National ID Card
- Human Rights Activist Suh Joon-sik Arrested 17.11.97 Korea Human Rights News
- Unemployment Crisis (editorial) 15.11.97 Korea Times
- Urgent report - red alert on privacy in Korea 14.11.97 Korean NGO Task Force Against Electronic National ID Card
- Labor Group Threatens Alliance With Foreign Unions 14.11.97 Korea Herald
- Korean Steel Workers' Employment Struggle . . . KIA: Anatomy of a crisis . . . The Fukoku Repression - Mercenary Thugs Hired to Smash the Union and to Destroy Unionists 4.11.97 Korea Progress News
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