'We've just walked around it': Tourists unfazed by Seoul's impeachment protests

Despite recent martial law in Korea causing panic and protests, international tourists in Seoul remain largely unaffected.

2024-12-14

Korea joins statement backing U.S., British strikes on Houthis

South Korea joined the United States, Britain, New Zealand and 20 other countries in stating support for additional strikes by the U.S. and Britain against Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen on Tuesday...

2024-01-24

Businesses urge president to veto pro-labor amendment

Major business associations are urging President Yoon Suk Yeol to veto a pro-labor bill that would allow unions to stage more industrial actions and restrict striking workers' liability for damages.

2023-11-13

Yoon warns of 'firm response' to illegal demonstrations

President Yoon Suk Yeol warned that he will "firmly respond" to those who hold political strikes or illegal demonstrations at an economic policy meeting Tuesday, according to the presidential office.

2023-07-04

Businesses slam railroading of 'yellow envelope' bill

Businesses are fuming over the opposition-led passage of a bill package that restricts their ability to seek damages in the event of losses related to labor strikes.

2023-02-24

'It’s the people who suffer'

The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) announced their plan to go on a nationwide strike, refusing the amendment to labor union laws and requiring the legislation of the so-called yellow envelope bill.

2022-11-24

No damage claims for illegal strikes?

If unions are made an exception and employers must endure illegal strikes by employees, the country would be breeding a privileged social class which is strictly banned by the Constitution.

2022-09-07

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