Seoul’s intracity bus drivers returned to work on Thursday afternoon, ending their 11-hour strike over a wage hike.
Seoul’s intracity bus services resumed Thursday afternoon as the drivers on strike and management reached a wage agreement.
Seoul’s bus labor union went on strike Thursday after failing to reach an agreement on wage hikes with management.
The International Labour Organization (ILO) dismissed the junior doctors' intervention petition as the Korean government inches toward suspending the doctors' licenses.
The government will hold a discussion session on Thursday with medical professionals to improve the working conditions of junior doctors, aiming to address concerns raised by striking doctors.
Korea's workforce faces a decline due to its low fertility rate and aging population. It will need 900,000 new workers by 2032, according to a new report.
A record number of workers at Samsung Electronics — especially those in their 20s and 30s from the chip division — are joining a labor union as many feel disgruntled over lower-thanexpected salary and bonus rates.
Membership in the National Samsung Electronics Union rose to 20,000 to account for 15 percent of the company's workforce after weak operating profit prompted the company to cut raises and bonuses.
The Japanese government said Wednesday it has a positive view of the Korean-led solution to the Japanese forced labor compensation issue announced a year ago Wednesday, noting it has contributed to improving bilateral relations.
Bank of Korea Gov. Rhee Chang-yong said that the labor market must be reformed to facilitate growth, but warned that changes will impart challenges.
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