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Busan subway strike looms
First trains halted from 23rd
Deadline Deadline October 22 · Check results of final labor-management negotiations on 22nd
In short
Busan Transportation Corporation union will strike from the first train on the 23rd if final negotiations fail on the 22nd.
Even if the strike begins, the subway will operate at 75% of normal weekday levels.
Busan city will deploy taxis intensively and add extra buses as alternative transportation.
Key facts
| When | If final labor-management negotiations fail on the 22nd, the strike begins from the first train on the 23rd. |
|---|---|
| Who | Busan Transportation Corporation union and Busan city discussed contingency measures for the strike. |
| What | Subway operation rate will be maintained at an average of 75% on weekdays. |
| Lines 1-3 run normally during rush hours; other times operate at 8-20 minute intervals. |
What it means for me
Busan subway users must check operation changes in advance on the 23rd.
Commuters should prepare alternative transportation based on the results of negotiations on the 22nd.
