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South Korea Seeks to Avert Samsung Worker Strike Amid Economic Concerns

South Korean authorities are actively working to prevent a major strike by Samsung workers, citing potential threats to the national economy. Negotiations between Samsung and its labor union are ongoing in a 'last chance' effort to reach an agreement.

17 May, 04:04 — 17 May, 09:57
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ReutersVery High1d ago

South Korea says it will pursue all options to avoid Samsung strike - Reuters

South Korea says it will pursue all options to avoid Samsung strike  Reuters

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bloombergHigh22h ago

Samsung, Labor Union to Meet in ‘Last Chance’ to Avert Strike - Bloomberg.com

Samsung, Labor Union to Meet in ‘Last Chance’ to Avert Strike  Bloomberg.com

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straits-timesMostly Factual23h ago

South Korea says it will pursue all options to avoid Samsung strike - The Straits Times

South Korea says it will pursue all options to avoid Samsung strike  The Straits Times

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual20h ago

Majority of Korean workers say gender affects workplace opportunities

Six in 10 South Korean workers said they believe gender affects hiring, promotions and work assignments, according to a survey released Sunday by a labor rights group. In a February survey of 1,000 workers aged 19 and older conducted by Workplace Gapjil 119, 60.7 percent of respondents said they believed workers were treated differently in hiring, promotions and task assignments based on gender. By gender, 73.1 percent of female workers said they perceived gender disparities in the workplace, co

By The Korea Herald

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japan-timesMostly Factual21h ago

Samsung and labor union to meet in ‘last chance’ to avert strike

Management and the union representatives at the world's biggest memory chipmaker will meet Monday for the talks on wages and compensation.

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yonhap-englishMostly Factual18h ago

FM urges Tehran to clarify stance on attack on S. Korean vessel in call with Iranian counterpart - Yonhap News Agency

FM urges Tehran to clarify stance on attack on S. Korean vessel in call with Iranian counterpart  Yonhap News Agency

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual1d ago

South Korea says it will pursue all options to avoid Samsung strike

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