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Korea's national railway workers' union (철도노조) announced Wednesday it will launch an indefinite general strike at 9 a.m. on Dec. 10, demanding a fair promotion system and more railway safety personnel. The union held a press conference at Seoul Station Plaza on Nov. 11, saying it will strike if demands are not met, Yonhap and KBS World report. The Korea Times and Yonhap also report that Seoul Metro's largest union threatened a separate general strike on Nov. 25 over wage and hiring disputes. Korean media coverage is factual and brief, with outlets like Chosun Ilbo and Dong-a Ilbo noting the union's demands for immediate safety staffing and fair promotions.