Seoul Bus Drivers End Strike with Wage Increase Agreement

Thousands of bus drivers in Seoul return to work after securing a 4.48% wage rise, ending the city's first major bus strike in 12 years.

The Seoul Bus Labor Union and employers reached a compromise, ending a strike that disrupted nearly all bus routes in Seoul.
Drivers accepted a 4.48% wage increase and holiday bonuses after initial demands for a 12.7% hike were deemed excessive.
The strike caused significant commuter chaos, prompting extended subway hours and the deployment of additional trains and non-union buses.
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon urged for a swift resolution, emphasizing the critical role of buses in residents' daily lives.
The strike was part of a broader wave of labor actions, including a doctors' strike protesting government plans to increase medical school admissions.