On Wednesday 16 December, tens of thousands of Korean workers staged a general strike to protest against the ongoing repression of the labour movement. Workers from a number of different sectors took action for varying lengths of time in 16 provinces. In addition, the South Korean government stopped international unionists from visiting the imprisoned KCTU leader, Hang Sang Kyun. Hang Sang has now being charged with sedition. More protest demonstrations are occurring.
On Wednesday 16 December, tens of thousands of Korean workers staged a general strike to protest against the ongoing repression of the labour movement. Workers from a number of different sectors took action for varying lengths of time in 16 provinces. In addition, the South Korean government stopped international unionists from visiting the imprisoned KCTU leader, Hang Sang Kyun. Hang Sang has now being charged with sedition. More protest demonstrations are occurring.
