Korean rail union votes 77.58% for strike, warns of possible December general strike
Key points
- 77.58% voted in favor, equal to 67.97% of all members, clearing the majority threshold
- Warned of a possible December general strike, the first dispute since the Korail-SR merger
- Demands center on promotion reform and more safety staff; Korail says it will deploy replacement workers
Korea's railway union approved industrial action after wage and collective bargaining talks broke down, with 16,783 of 21,634 voters (77.58%) in favor on 87.6% turnout. Support equaled 67.97% of all 24,691 members, clearing the majority threshold. It warned of a possible December general strike, the first dispute since the Korail-SR merger. Demands center on promotion reform and more safety staff; Korail says it will deploy replacement workers.
Original report: Seoul Economic Daily ↗Edited with AI assistance. Facts are based on official sources and original reports.