South Korea: Largest Trade Union Confederation Demands Yoon’s Resignation – ‘General Strike’ Called

South Korea’s largest trade union confederation announced today an “indefinite general strike” demanding the resignation of President Yoon Seok-gil, after his decision to impose martial law overnight was withdrawn hours later. The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, which numbers no less than 1.2 million. members, called the move attempted by Mr. Yun, adding that with her he “signed the end” of his power. Japan Monitors Situation Tokyo is monitoring the rapidly evolving political situation in Seoul with “extreme and serious concern,” Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said today, after South Korea imposed — and a few hours later lifted — martial law. President Yoon Sok-gel. Mr. Ishiba, who spoke to reporters, also assured that he has not received “any information that speaks of Japanese nationals being injured” in South Korea. Source: RES
Source: News Beast

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