An indication at Seoul Station within the capital informs rail passengers about attainable delays on Nov. 17, 2024, as a consequence of a deliberate “work-to-rule” protest by the Korean Railway Staff’ Union beginning Nov. 18. (Yonhap)
South Korean railway staff will kick off a “work-to-rule” protest this week to demand increased pay and an even bigger workforce, railway officers stated Sunday.
The Korean Railway Staff’ Union stated it is going to launch the work-to-rule industrial motion beginning Monday, which might trigger delays in some practice providers.
Delays are extremely doubtless on subways within the capital Seoul space whereas common and KTX high-speed trains may be affected by the slowdown, based on Korea Railroad Corp.
The union plans to launch an indefinite strike early subsequent month, demanding the addition of staff and a rise of two.5 p.c in fundamental wage.
