KRMembers of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) held a large rally in downtown Seoul, demanding that businesses directly negotiate with subcontracted workers. Police reported approximately 5,000 participants, while the union estimated up to 10,000 attendees. The protest was linked to the financial struggles of discount store chain Homeplus Co., which entered court-led rehabilitation in March 2025. The KCTU criticized the slow implementation of the 'yellow envelope act,' a law requiring prime contractors to engage in direct negotiations with subcontracted workers. Despite the law being in effect since March, only four businesses had engaged in negotiations within four months, according to KCTU leadership.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the issue of subcontractor bargaining rights as a matter of legal compliance and union advocacy, without overtly favoring either labor groups or corporate interests. While the situation involves significant political tension between labor organizations and businesses, the report
