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4 June, 2001The Seoul police announced on Sunday, June 3, that it will arrest the KCTU president, Dan Byung-ho.
KOREA, REP: The head of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), Dan Byung-ho, and other leaders in the organisation have been accused of using violence and firebombs in the June 2 activities. The KCTU commented that the protest was not violent compared to previous protests and that the police overreacted.
Some 10,000 members of the KCTU rallied in Seoul to protest against government-initiated economic restructuring, which is resulting in massive layoffs.
Separately, about 700 workers from the country's metal industry union protested at the General Motors' branch building in Korea, shouting their opposition to the sale of Daewoo Motor to GM. On May 30, GM submitted a takeover proposal for the Korean automaker, but Daewoo's labour union fears that any takeover will lead to mass layoffs.
KCTU leaders have reiterated their pledge to organise a nationwide solidarity strike on June 12 to put pressure on the government to stop its restructuring drive.
Some 10,000 members of the KCTU rallied in Seoul to protest against government-initiated economic restructuring, which is resulting in massive layoffs.
Separately, about 700 workers from the country's metal industry union protested at the General Motors' branch building in Korea, shouting their opposition to the sale of Daewoo Motor to GM. On May 30, GM submitted a takeover proposal for the Korean automaker, but Daewoo's labour union fears that any takeover will lead to mass layoffs.
KCTU leaders have reiterated their pledge to organise a nationwide solidarity strike on June 12 to put pressure on the government to stop its restructuring drive.