Mid-Autumn Festival Approaching: Major Strike at 15 Airports Across South Korea | WPN World People News

Travelers heading to South Korea should take note: starting October 1, a large-scale, indefinite strike has begun at 15 airports across the country. The strike may continue through the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. The labor union behind the strike includes 15,000 workers responsible for runway and terminal maintenance, and the action is expected to disrupt airport operations.

The nationwide airport workers’ union in South Korea launched the strike to demand improved scheduling systems and an end to unequal treatment of subcontracted employees. Workers at all 15 airports — including Incheon and Gimpo — began a full-scale, indefinite strike at 6 a.m. on October 1 and will continue until their demands are met.

Incheon International Airport Corporation and Korea Airports Corporation stated that they will work with subsidiaries and partner organizations to minimize inconvenience to passengers. Incheon Airport Corporation also urged workers to suspend the strike, emphasizing that preparations are underway for the upcoming APEC summit in just a month, and that ensuring national safety and public convenience should be the top priority during this critical time.