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South Korea's Largest Union Calls for Indefinite Strike Until President Yoon Resigns
Dec 3, 2024, 11:33 PM
South Korea's largest labor union, the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), has announced an indefinite general strike starting tomorrow, demanding the immediate resignation of President Yoon Suk-yeol. The strike comes in response to President Yoon's brief declaration of martial law, which was rescinded within hours. The KCTU, representing over 1 million members, has called for its members to rally in Seoul and other regions to oppose Yoon's actions.
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