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Chungbuk National University to keep name in merger with Korea National University of Transportation

The merged entity between Chungbuk National University and Korea National University of Transportation will retain the name Chungbuk National University.

2024-12-02

Labor Ministry rejects Seoul city's visa request for foreign bus drivers

The Ministry of Employment and Labor decided to turn down a request from the Seoul city government to offer E-9 visas to foreign bus drivers, according to Yonhap News Agency on Sunday.

2024-12-01

Chungbuk National University, Korea National University of Transportation clash over merger name and majors

As Chungbuk National University and Korea National University of Transportation plan to merge, the question of which name will live on and how overlapping majors will be handled remains a point of contention.

2024-11-26

Seoul Metro work slowdown delays 27 subways on Thursday

A total of 27 subways managed by Seoul Metro experienced delays of over 20 minutes on Thursday, according to the city’s subway operator, which has faced a labor slowdown by its largest workers' union since Wednesday.

2024-11-22

Railway workers to stage strike over wages and staffing shortages

Unionized railway workers from the Korea Railroad Corporation (Korail) said on Thursday that they will launch an indefinite general strike starting Dec. 5.

2024-11-21

Seoul Metro labor protest causes morning subway delays

Subway services in the greater Seoul area experienced delays of around 20 minutes on Wednesday morning as some workers from Seoul Metro began their work-to-rule protest.

2024-11-20

Seoul Metro union to join protests Wednesday, general strike planned for Dec. 6

Seoul Metro’s largest labor union said Tuesday that it will stage a work-to-rule protest or labor slowdown starting Wednesday.

2024-11-19

Seoul commuters face delays as railway workers begin protest

Commuters in the greater Seoul area experienced travel disruptions on Monday morning as railway workers began a labor slowdown or work-to-rule protest, resulting in operational delays.

2024-11-18

Railway workers to strike starting Monday

The Korea Railroad Corporation (Korail) on Sunday informed people of possible delays in train services starting Monday due to workers' strikes.

2024-11-17

Buses, subways in Seoul to run until 2 a.m. over Chuseok

The operation of buses and subways in Seoul will be extended to 2 a.m. over the Chuseok holiday.

2024-09-09