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Layoffs become strike issue under Yellow Envelope Act [The Dong-A Ilbo] 2025-12-27

New guidelines on 'Yellow Envelope Law' rekindle dispute between labor, business [The Times] 2025-12-26

Rail union halts strike after concession on bonuses [Korea Herald] 2025-12-23

Railway Union to Launch General Strike on Dec. 23 [Business Korea] 2025-12-22

Rail workers' union to strike Tuesday over gov't limit on Korail’s bonus calculation [Korea JoongAng Daily] 2025-12-22

Homeplus Korea Union leaders end hunger strike, renew call for public intervention [UNI Global Union] 2025-12-19

Google Korea Workers Union’s collective agreement hinges on union time-off impasse [UNI Global Union] 2025-12-18

Why a labour union vest still turns heads in South Korea [The Straits Times] 2025-12-15

Unionists arrested during demonstration at Coupang headquarters [Hankyoreh] 2025-12-11

Rail union goes on indefinite strike [The Herald] 2025-12-10

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Subcontractor Unions Can Strike Hyundai Steel, Hanwha Ocean 2025-12-27 [The Chosun Ilbo]

Layoffs become strike issue under Yellow Envelope Act 2025-12-27 [The Dong-A Ilbo]

New guidelines on 'Yellow Envelope Law' rekindle dispute between labor, business 2025-12-26 [The Times]

Seoul city bus union announces January strike after failed wage negotiations 2025-12-24 [JoongAng Daily]

Seoul's city bus union threatens to strike Jan. 13 over wage dispute 2025-12-24 [The Times]

Rail union halts strike after concession on bonuses 2025-12-23 [Korea Herald]

Gov't to activate emergency transport task force against planned rail strike 2025-12-22 [The Times]

Namyangju City Penalized for 'Unpaid Rest Day' Rule Change 2025-12-22 [The Chosun Daily]

Railway Union to Launch General Strike on Dec. 23 2025-12-22 [Business Korea]

Rail workers' union to strike Tuesday over gov't limit on Korail’s bonus calculation 2025-12-22 [Korea JoongAng Daily]

National general strike on railways expected 2025-12-22 [Maeil Business Newspaper]

Homeplus Korea Union leaders end hunger strike, renew call for public intervention 2025-12-19 [UNI Global Union]

Unionized rail workers to go on indefinite strike Tuesday 2025-12-19 [The Times]

Rail workers plan to go on strike from Dec 23 2025-12-19 [The Straits Times]

Zinc union pledges support for U.S. smelter, urges MBK to step aside 2025-12-19 [The Chosun Daily]

Google Korea Workers Union’s collective agreement hinges on union time-off impasse 2025-12-18 [UNI Global Union]

Rail merger could weaken strike safeguards 2025-12-16 [UPI]

Coupang Union Demands Chairman Kim's Direct Apology on Data Leak 2025-12-16 [The Chosun Daily]

Why a labour union vest still turns heads in South Korea 2025-12-15 [The Straits Times]

Unionists arrested during demonstration at Coupang headquarters 2025-12-11 [Hankyoreh]

MOLIT activates emergency transport HQ, deploys replacement workers for rail strike 2025-12-10 [The Chosun Ilbo]

Railway union and KORAIL begin indefinite strike after talks collapse 2025-12-10 [The Chosun Ilbo]

Korail, Seoul Metro unions begin indefinite strike Thursday, gov'ts implement emergency transport measures 2025-12-10 [JoongAng Daily]

Rail union goes on indefinite strike 2025-12-10 [The Herald]

Unionized rail workers to launch indefinite strike as wage talks break down 2025-12-10 [The Times]

'Yellow envelope' union law to broaden labor protection 2025-12-09 [Nikkei]

KFWU calls for HMM to honour collective agreement’s clause on consultation over headquarters relocation concerns 2025-12-09 [UNI Global Union]

Seoul braces for transit disruption as major walkout looms 2025-12-07 [The Inquirer]

Is “Squid Game” a True Story? What to Know About the Violent South Korean Strike That Inspired Player 456's Story 2025-12-06 [People]

Young job seekers most impacted by rising AI use in the workplace 2025-12-05 [JoongAng Daily]

Union membership rises to 2.77 million 2025-12-04 [AJP]

Democratic Party Leader's Visit Ends Homeplus Hunger Strike 2025-12-04 [The Chosun Ilbo]

School meals halted again, as kitchen workers strike 2025-12-04 [The Herald]

More subway workers threaten strike 2025-12-02 [AJP]

Rail and Seoul subway unions announce strikes that threaten year-end service 2025-12-02 [The Chosun Daily]

Railway Workers' Union to begin strike on Dec. 11 if wage demands aren't met 2025-12-02 [JoongAng Daily]

Korea's older adults work longest hours among OECD members 2025-11-26 [Korea Times]

Samsung Heavy Industries accused of migrant worker discrimination, rights violations 2025-11-26 [Korea Times]

Workplace deaths becoming persistent issue at Coupang 2025-11-26 [Korea Times]

Widespread abuse of five-person labor law leading to overwork and abuse, say advocates 2025-11-25 [JoongAng Ilbo]

MOEL lets subcontractor unions bargain separately with parent companies 2025-11-24 [The Chosun Daily]

What drove Korea's school meal workers out of the kitchen? 2025-11-24 [The Herald]

First Gaming Strike Ends With Neople Agreement 2025-11-21 [The Chosun Daily]

More than 800 schools halt meal services due to ongoing staff strike 2025-11-21 [JoongAng Daily]

Behind Korea's school meal strike — What pushed workers outside the kitchen 2025-11-21 [The Herald]

Nonregular school workers launch relay strike nationwide 2025-11-20 [JoongAng Daily]

'Mom, Today's School Meal Is 'Castella'... School Non-Regular Workers Begin Relay Strike' 2025-11-20 [Asia Business Daily]

Nonregular school staff to launch relay strike Thursday 2025-11-19 [The Herald]

School meal and care workers begin relay strike as Education Ministry readies alternatives 2025-11-19 [The Chosun Daily]

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