Opposition party to take to streets in protest of prosecution probes into leader
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Seoul Bus Drivers Strike for Pay Raise
- Bus drivers in South Korea’s capital launched their first strike in more than a decade, halting almost all city buses on Thursday morning after failed wage negotiations with management.
- Commuters sought alternatives as around 7,000 buses out of 7,382 registered with the city were out of service due to the strike. The city increased subway operations and provided free shuttle services to minimize strains on public transportation systems.
- The Seoul bus labor union, representing around 18,000 bus drivers, reported that over 88% of the members voted for the walkout. Wage negotiations broke down early Thursday, with workers seeking a 12.7% pay raise while management offered 2.5%, citing 3.6% inflation in 2023.
Japan-originated cherry blossoms mean different things to Koreans, Americans: Yeouido is a former island in the Han River that became connected to the capital’s ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/2024/04/141_372046.html
RFK Jr. clarifies that his view of Jan. 6 is the conspiratorial one: The independent 2024 candidate was apparently trying to find some middle ground ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/05/rfk-jr-jan6-statement/
Quick Glance: RFK Jr. clarifies Jan. 6 stance
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirms his conspiratorial view of Jan. 6.
- Kennedy clarifies confusion regarding his alignment with Trump on Capitol riot.
- He highlights that many protesters broke the law and were encouraged by Trump.
- Kennedy downplays Capitol riot and critiques prosecution of J6 defendants.
"What have you done? What will be your legacy?": Mass protests in Israel against Netanyahu
spiegel.de/ausland/israel-zehntausende-demonstrieren-gegen-netanyahu-regierung-a-e4fb4010-ee62-4ad5-876b-bdf7fa9747e6
Quick Glance: US Warns of Possible Iranian Attacks on Israel
- The United States believes Iran could attack Israel in the coming days, potentially escalating a war in the region.
- Threats of an Iranian attack on Israeli assets have been shared with U.S. lawmakers.
- The attacks are expected to be in retaliation for Israel's airstrike in Syria last week, which killed a top Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps commander.
- The U.S. is concerned about the potential destabilization of the region due to a possible Iranian attack.
4 hospitalized after 13-car pileup in northeastern Seoul : A ready-mix truck crashed into a vehicle from behind in northeastern Seoul, causing a 13-car pileup ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/281_371670.html
Israelis stage largest protest since war began to increase pressure on Netanyahu: Tens of thousands of Israelis thronged central Jerusalem on Sunday in the ...
npr.org/2024/04/01/1241955407/israelis-gaza-protest-netanyahu
Pro-Israel demonstration in Berlin: Hundreds protest at the Brandenburg Gate after Iran's attack
berliner-zeitung.de/news/solidaritatskundgebung-fur-israel-nach-iranischem-angriff-li.2205834
Land minister visits Rwanda, discusses construction cooperation : Land Minister Park Sang-woo recently visited Rwanda as a special envoy for the president to ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/120_372652.html
Rostock: Hundreds of people demonstrate against AfD information stand at Kröpeliner Tor
ostsee-zeitung.de/lokales/rostock/rostock-hunderte-menschen-demonstrieren-gegen-afd-infostand-am-kroepeliner-tor-M7DRSFSXDRDSTNOTIPBUBLYRYE.html
Israeli Protesters Accuse Netanyahu of Delaying Hostage Deal for His Own Political Survival
democracynow.org/2024/4/1/israel_anti_netanyahu_protests_oren_ziv
Police arrest protesters: "Palestine Congress" spokesman: Rights have been undermined
n-tv.de/politik/Palaestina-Kongress-Sprecher-Rechte-wurden-ausgehebelt-article24871086.html
South Korea's working class unmoved by election campaign 'lip service': SEOUL -- On a predawn bus taking her to work as a cleaner, Jung Soon-ja snacks on ginseng ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Asia-Insight/South-Korea-s-working-class-unmoved-by-election-campaign-lip-service
Elections reveal a growing gender divide across South Korea: While many other developed countries are observing a similar phenomenon, experts say South Korea's ...
npr.org/2024/04/10/1243819495/elections-reveal-a-growing-gender-divide-across-south-korea
After decades of silent protest, advocates and students speak out for LGBTQ rights
cnn.com/2024/04/12/us/2024-day-of-no-silence-protest-reaj/
Seattle mayor and economic delegation visit Seoul for urban insights : Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, accompanied by a delegation of 67 economic leaders ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/281_372740.html
Small protest decries NYPD captain’s apparent pistol-whipping of drug suspect: After the video of Melvin Oliphant’s arrest went viral over the weekend ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/07/small-protest-decries-nypd-captains-apparent-pistol-whipping-of-drug-suspect/
Florida voters will decide on abortion rights this fall. Here's what some are saying
npr.org/2024/04/15/1244781284/florida-abortion-amendment-voters-november
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