Editorial photo #13648189 Social Issue
Thousands Of Union Members Rally In Seoul To Mark International Labor Day
Participants chant slogans during a national labor convention organized by the Federation of Korean Trade Unions (FKTU) on Yeouidaro in Seoul, South Korea, on May 1, 2026. Police estimate a turnout of approximately 15,000 people. The FKTU calls for various reforms, including extending the legal retirement age to 65, implementing a 4.5-day workweek, and securing basic political rights for civil servants and teachers. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto)