President says the public will not tolerate taking the logistics system hostage
Unionised truckers shout slogans during their rally as they kick off their strike in front of a transport hub in Uiwang, south of Seoul, South Korea, on November 24 2022. Picture: YONHAP VIA REUTERS South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol warned the government might step in to break up a nationwide strike by truckers, describing it as an illegal and unacceptable move to take the national supply chain “hostage” during an economic crisis.
Union officials estimated about 25,000 people were joining the strike, out of about 420,000 total transport workers in South Korea. The transport ministry said about 7,700 people were expected to rally for the strike on Friday in 164 locations nationwide, down from 9,600 people on Thursday. According to South Korean law, during a serious disruption to transportation the government may issue an order to force transport workers back to their jobs. Failure to comply is punishable by up to three years of jail, or a fine of up to 30- million won .
Amid the economic gloom, Yoon’s approval rating remained mostly flat for the fifth week at 30%, according to Gallup Korea on Friday, though his focus on economic affairs received a positive response.The head of the Cargo Truckers Solidarity Union , Lee Bong-ju, said the truckers had no choice but to strike after the government stalled negotiations.
In one instance, raw materials for a chemical company were delivered under police protection after the transport vehicle was blocked by striking truckers from entering a factory, KITA said.
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