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South Korean Workers Give Poor Grades to President Yoon’s Labor Policies

SEOUL, May 6 (Korea Bizwire) – One in three South Korean workers rated the labor and employment policies of President Yoon Suk-yeol’s administration 20 points or below out of 100, according to a survey released on May 5 by a civic group. The group, Gabjil 119, said its poll of 1,000 workers found Yoon’s labor [...]

Korea Metalworkers’ Union March Against Government’s Labor Policies

SEOUL, April 19 (Korea Bizwire) — On the afternoon of April 19, members of the Korea Metalworkers’ Union marched from Hangang-daero in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, towards Sungnyemun Gate to protest against the government’s labor policies, which include the reform of working hours and the introduction of a job performance wage system. The day before, the union, [...]