South Korea: Unionized metro workers to strike in Incheon 18:00 Feb. 5-09:00 Feb. 7

Workers from Incheon Metro Service Union plan to strike 18:00 Feb. 5-09:00 Feb. 7. The action is to demand fulfillment of promises to improve wage and working conditions of rail workers. Participants serve 13 stations on Incheon Line 1 and five stations on Seoul Line 7. While the work stoppage is likely to receive high participation, overall disruptions to rail services will likely be minimal. Authorities have announced plans to deploy replacement workers during the strike to ensure continuation of facilities and safety management. Organizers may withdraw the action at short notice if negotiations with officials succeed.

Workers could stage related protests during the walkout. Possible rally sites include railway stations, public squares, and Incheon Transportation Corporation or Incheon Metro Service offices. Increased security is possible in the vicinity of any demonstration. Protests will likely remain peaceful but could cause localized transport disruptions.