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Seoul Bus Strike Looms Over Commutes | South Korea News
Seoul’s city buses are about to grind to a halt as drivers’ union announces a strike starting tomorrow morning, after failed wage talks left no deal in sight. The core dispute? How to calculate hourly pay—including bonuses—in “ordinary wages.” Union seeks 7.85% raise based on 176 monthly hours; management says that equals a 16% jump. City government is rushing in with emergency shuttles and boosted subway services to keep commuters moving. Union remains open to negotiation until midnight, stressing their ask isn’t rigid—and clarifying driver pay averages around 59 million won, not the rumored…
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