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SEOUL, Dec 8 – South Korea ordered striking truckers in the steel and petrochemical industries to return to work on Thursday, widening a back-to-work decree beyond the cement industry amid a prolonged nationwide strike that has disrupted supply chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During opening remarks at a televised meeting of the country’s cabinet, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo told the members to issue the “start work” order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tens of thousands striking truckers are demanding a minimum wage programme be permanent and broader. The government has so far refused, but has said it can extend it beyond the current three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Democratic Party, an opposition party that holds a majority in parliament, has decided to support the government’s extension proposal, according to media reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The government remains steadfast. We absolutely have to break the vicious cycle of an unjustified organised act,” Han said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No more negotiation sessions have been planned, a senior union official said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second strike in less than six months has hampered supplies of goods from cars to fuel, costing the country 3.5 trillion won ($2.66 billion) in its first 12 days, the government said this week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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