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Thousands Of Union Members Rally In Seoul To Mark International Labor Day
Ryu Ki-seop, general secretary of the Federation of Korean Trade Unions (FKTU), delivers a speech during a national labor convention on Yeouidaro in Seoul, South Korea, on May 1, 2026. During the International Labor Day rally, Ryu addresses approximately 15,000 participants, emphasizing the union's demands for a 4.5-day workweek and the protection of labor rights. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto)