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South Korea's Umbrella Labor Group to Begin Large-Scale Strike

Summary by The Korea Times
The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), one of the nation's largest umbrella labor groups, is set to launch a large-scale strike to demand the government adopt a pro-labor act. As part of the two-day strike, scheduled for Wednesday and Saturday, the 1.2 million-strong KCTU will hold a rally at 3 p.m. in Yeouido, western Seoul, and simultaneously stage rallies in 12 other regions. The KCTU estimated that around 10,000 members will take p…

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Former Korean Teachers and Education Workers Union Chairperson Jeon Hee-young, who is under police investigation on charges of encouraging participation in a referendum to oust former President Yoon Seok-yeol, has been transferred to the prosecution. On the 9th of last month, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Public Crime Investigation Unit transferred former Chairperson Jeon and one member of the KTU executive committee to the prosecution …

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Daum broke the news in Seoul, Korea, Republic of on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
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