Editorial photo #13648210 Social Issue
Thousands Of Union Members Rally In Seoul To Mark International Labor Day
Choo Mi-ae, the Democratic Party of Korea's candidate for Gyeonggi Province governor, and Jeong Won-oh, the Democratic Party of Korea's candidate for Seoul mayor, attend a national labor convention organized by the Federation of Korean Trade Unions (FKTU) near the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, on May 1, 2026. The candidates join thousands of union members on International Labor Day to support demands including a 4.5-day workweek and an extended retirement age. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto)