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Unionized Rail Workers Threaten to Launch General Strike Dec. 5

Unionized Rail Workers Threaten to Launch General Strike Dec. 5

SEOUL, Nov. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Unionized railway workers on Thursday said they will launch an indefinite general strike on Dec. 5 to demand higher pay and a bigger workforce. The walkout plan by the Korean Railway Workers’ Union (KRWU), if implemented, is expected to affect the operations of high-speed KTX and regular train services [...]

Railway Workers Launch Work-to-rule Protest; Subway Services Delayed

Railway Workers Launch Work-to-rule Protest; Subway Services Delayed

SEOUL, Nov. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Railway workers launched a “work-to-rule” protest Monday, causing delays in subway services in the capital area, railway officials said. The labor slowdown was launched by the Korean Railway Workers’ Union to demand higher pay and a bigger workforce, with plans to begin an indefinite general strike early next month. [...]

Bags Most Common Lost Items on Korail Trains Last Year

Bags Most Common Lost Items on Korail Trains Last Year

SEOUL, Jan. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — The Korea Railroad Corporation (Korail) reported that bags were the most frequently lost items on its trains and at its stations last year. According to a statement from Korail on January 22, a total of 247,225 lost items were reported in 2022, marking a 51.9% increase from the previous year. [...]

KORAIL’s 24/7 Surveillance to Prevent Hidden Camera Crimes at Train Stations

KORAIL’s 24/7 Surveillance to Prevent Hidden Camera Crimes at Train Stations

DAEJEON, Nov. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL) has announced a new initiative aimed at enhancing security and preventing illegal hidden camera crimes at train stations in the Seoul metropolitan area. Beginning in November, KORAIL will implement a comprehensive ‘continuous illegal filming detection system’ that will operate 24/7 in the restrooms of four [...]

KORAIL to Offer Jobs to Homeless People at Subway Stations

KORAIL to Offer Jobs to Homeless People at Subway Stations

SEOUL, May 10 (Korea Bizwire) — Korea Railroad Corp. (KORAIL), South Korea’s state-owned railway operator, said Tuesday it will begin offering jobs to homeless people living near subway stations in Seoul, Busan, and eight other locations. KORAIL, in collaboration with local governments and support centers for the homeless, will provide jobs to 100 homeless individuals [...]

KORAIL Introduces ‘Wearable Airbag’ to Prevent Fatal Injuries from Falls

KORAIL Introduces ‘Wearable Airbag’ to Prevent Fatal Injuries from Falls

DAEJEON, Dec. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s state-run railway operator Korea Railroad Corp. (KORAIL) said Wednesday that it will introduce a ‘wearable airbag’ to prevent accidents for employees working in high places. The new wearable airbag is a safety jacket worn by employees working at height. If it senses a falling motion, it automatically [...]

Railway Operator to Use Big Data Technology to Stop Fare Evasion

Railway Operator to Use Big Data Technology to Stop Fare Evasion

DAEJEON, June 12 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s railway operator introduced a new system on Friday that uses big data technology to prevent fare evasion. Korea Railroad Corp. (KORAIL)’s new system analyses the list of tickets issued to identify illegal subway rides. The system will primarily be used to crack down on the abuse of [...]