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Yang Gyeong-su seeks third term
KCTU chairman election next month
Deadline Deadline October 24 · KCTU Chairman Candidate Registration Deadline
In short
Yang Gyeong-su, chairman of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), will run for a third term in next month's election.
If elected, he will become the first three-term chairman in KCTU's 30-year history.
Resolving internal union conflict over returning to the Economic and Social Council is seen as a key challenge.
Key facts
| When | Candidate registration is October 20–24, and the general vote is December 19–25. |
|---|---|
| Who | Yang Gyeong-su announced his candidacy at the Central Executive Committee on the 14th. |
| What | If elected, he will set a record as the first three-term chairman since direct elections began. |
| How | If no candidate wins a majority, a runoff will be held December 6–10. |
What it means for me
Readers interested in labor union news should note that the election result will affect the course of future labor policy.
