SEOUL, December 1 (AJP) - Commuters may have to brace for some delays as unionized workers in Seoul launched a partial strike, Seoul Metro said on its website on Monday.
Seoul Metro, which operates subway lines 1 through 8, apologized for any inconvenience.
It would involve operational slowdowns such as delayed door closures and reduced train speeds, likely causing disruptions for commuters during the morning and evening rush hours.
The move came after Seoul Metro's labor union voted in favor of a strike last week. Despite multiple rounds of negotiations to narrow differences, the two sides were unable to reach an agreement.
Unionized workers are threatening a full-scale strike next week unless their demands for higher wages, the hiring of additional staff, and a halt to large-scale layoffs and pay cuts are met.
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