Samsung's South Korean workers strike: five things to know

[AFP] (전략) The unionised workers -- who were often framed as North Korean sympathisers by the authoritarian government -- sometimes employed militant tactics, a legacy that still colours South Koreans' perceptions, experts say. 

According to a 2022 study by Hankook Research, 45 percent of South Koreans still viewed union activities "negatively". "

In cases like the Samsung strike, the public often perceives these union members as 'greedy' people demanding more benefits" despite already being well paid, professor Kim said.  (후략) 

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