S. Korea's largest labor union organization announces indefinite strike until President Yoon Suk-yeol steps down

The largest labor union organization in South Korea, the Federation of Korean Trade Unions, announced today (Dec. 4) that it will conduct an indefinite strike until President Yoon Suk-yeol steps down, holding him responsible for his previous imposition of martial law.

A spokesperson for the Federation stated that the strike action will mark the starting point for ending inequality and polarization, and for ushering in a new era that respects labor. The Federation emphasized its alignment with the public in leading protests demanding Yoon's immediate resignation.

Several civic groups also held press conferences to call for Yoon's removal. They criticized Yoon for declaring emergency martial law in a situation that did not constitute a national emergency, labeling it unconstitutional, illegal, and invalid.

They expressed hope that the National Assembly would quickly vote on impeachment proceedings against Yoon. Some groups have even demanded his immediate arrest, indicating that they will continue sit-in protests in front of the National Assembly until the impeachment proposal is debated and passed.

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