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Teachers call for solidarity as they mobilise for rights and public education [EI] 2026-10-05

Korean finance workers gain ground with provisional agreement [UNI Global Union] 2026-10-01

The strike that inspired 'Possible Love' — and 'Squid Game' [The Herald] 2026-09-30

Interview with Chanyoung Heo, Kuehne+Nagel Korea Labour Union [LabourStart Podcasts] 2026-09-10

Posco union launches first strike in 58 years amid wage dispute [JoongAng Daily] 2026-09-09

Too Old and A Woman Systemic Age and Gender Discrimination Against Women at Work in South Korea [HRW] 2026-09-09

Global unions unite on KONE-TK Elevator: workers demand guarantees [IndustriALL] 2026-09-09

Korean security union raises alarm over restructuring and possible investor exit [UNI Global Union] 2026-09-07

Finance union stages mass strike in Seoul to oppose bank relocations [The Chosun Ilbo] 2026-09-04

Hyundai Motor's union stages first full strike in 10 years over wage talks [Reuters] 2026-08-21

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Samsung Biologics union seeks bargaining with Samsung Electronics 2026-10-06 [KED]

Teachers call for solidarity as they mobilise for rights and public education 2026-10-05 [EI]

At Unions as Workplaces, Young Officials Say Their Own Rights Vanish 2026-10-04 [Seoul Economic Daily]

South Korea's POSCO Union Reelects Kim Seong-ho to Third Term as Chairman, Wage Talks Set to Resume 2026-10-03 [BigGo]

Gyeonggi Bus Union Warns of Strike Late This Month as Wage Talks Stall 2026-10-02 [Seoul Economic Daily]

Samsung Biologics Union to Begin Second Three-Week Strike October 26 2026-10-02 [The Chosun Ilbo]

Hyundai Heavy workers reject wage deal, resume talks in South Korea 2026-10-02 [The Chosun Ilbo]

Korean finance workers gain ground with provisional agreement 2026-10-01 [UNI Global Union]

Korea to Cut Upfront Tax on Delivery Riders to 2.2% From 3.3% 2026-10-01 [Seoul Economic Daily]

HD Hyundai and Hanwha Ocean unions warn of further action as wage talks stall 2026-09-30 [Baird Maritime]

Circa 400 casino staff at Jeju Dream Tower strike over rest times, pay: union 2026-09-30 [GGR Asia]

The strike that inspired 'Possible Love' — and 'Squid Game' 2026-09-30 [The Herald]

Wemade union forms, rejects restructuring amid China-led takeover in Korea 2026-09-30 [The Chosun Ilbo]

Banks to open 30 minutes later next year after umbrella union, management strike deal 2026-09-29 [JoongAng Daily]

LS Cable Union Strikes for 15% Profit Bonus 2026-09-29 [The Chosun Ilbo]

Steel, shipbuilding labor tensions to flare up after holiday recess 2026-09-28 [The Times]

Banks to Open at 9:30 AM Starting Next April Following Tentative Labor-Management Agreement 2026-09-28 [SBS]

Naver Z Launches Full Strike... 'Withdraw Wage Freeze' 2026-09-23 [SBS]

Hanwha Ocean Wage Talks Break Down Again 2026-09-23 [Business Korea]

Naver Z workers strike to oppose wage freeze, press CEO Kim Chang-uk 2026-09-23 [The Chosun Ilbo]

Samsung Non-Semiconductor Workers Protest 100-Fold Pay Gap 2026-09-19 [The Chosun Ilbo]

LH union vows strike as Korea pushes spinoff, warns housing supply risks 2026-09-17 [The Chosun Ilbo]

Seoul bus strike called off after union, management land on dramatic deal 2026-09-16 [JoongAng Daily]

Labor unrest spreads across Korea’s steel, shipbuilding sectors 2026-09-16 [The Herald]

POSCO Labor Union Launches 120-Hour Second Strike Amid Internal Rifts and Earnings Slump 2026-09-16 [BigGo]

Government Proposes Social Dialogue on Mega Special Zone Labor Exceptions 2026-09-16 [The Chosun Ilbo]

Samsung Union Vice Chief Seeks Probe Into Leader Over Alleged Misuse of 425 Million Won in Union Dues and Personal Card Perks 2026-09-16 [SBS]

Seoul braces for citywide bus strike Wednesday as mayor chairs emergency meeting 2026-09-15 [The Herald]

Seoul looks for off-ramp from union strike over wages with last-ditch negotiations 2026-09-15 [JoongAng Daily]

LS Cable & System Faces First Strike in 37 Years Amid AI Boom Production Concerns 2026-09-15 [BigGo]

Oh Se-hoon, bus union trade blame over looming strike 2026-09-14 [The Herald]

Posco union targets hot-rolling mills in 120-hour second partial strike 2026-09-14 [The Herald]

Seoul reignites push to deem city buses essential as strike threat looms 2026-09-13 [The Chosun Ilbo]

Nine major hospitals recognized as employers of subcontracted workers — but none have begun bargaining 2026-09-13 [The Herald]

Unionized workers of Seoul's city buses vote to strike over wages 2026-09-11 [The Times]

Unionized workers of Seoul's city buses vote to strike over wages 2026-09-11 [The Times]

Interview with Chanyoung Heo, Kuehne+Nagel Korea Labour Union 2026-09-10 [LabourStart Podcasts]

Shipbuilding labor unrest widens in South Korea as strikes hit major yards 2026-09-10 [The Chosun Ilbo]

Posco strike continues into second day as longer walkout looms 2026-09-10 [The Herald]

Hyundai Steel seals no-strike safety deal with four unions under Korea's new law 2026-09-10 [The Chosun Ilbo]

Peasant Unions Take to the Streets Over CPTPP trade pact and Collapsing Crop Prices 2026-09-09 [La Via Campesina]

Pilots Seek Labor Mediation as Strike Risk Grows 2026-09-09 [Business Korea]

Unionized members of Naver's metaverse affiliate stage first-ever walkout to protest salary freeze 2026-09-09 [JoongAng Daily]

Posco union launches first strike in 58 years amid wage dispute 2026-09-09 [JoongAng Daily]

Too Old and A Woman Systemic Age and Gender Discrimination Against Women at Work in South Korea 2026-09-09 [HRW]

Seoul Bus Workers Threaten Strike After Failed Mediation 2026-09-09 [The Chosun Ilbo]

Global unions unite on KONE-TK Elevator: workers demand guarantees 2026-09-09 [IndustriALL]

Korean security union raises alarm over restructuring and possible investor exit 2026-09-07 [UNI Global Union]

Korean Confederation of Trade Unions Official Hangs from 10th Floor Over Unfair Discipline 2026-09-06 [The Chosun Ilbo]

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