Seoul Remicon Strike Ends After Union Approves Transport Fee Increase

The strike by ready-mixed concrete (remicon) transport workers in the Seoul metropolitan area has concluded, paving the way for the resumption of services after a tentative agreement was ratified. The union announced that a provisional agreement, which includes a 5.5% increase in transport fees, was approved by its members.

This decision marks the end of a strike that lasted over a week, causing significant disruptions to construction projects in the capital region. The union officially declared the end of the work stoppage, signaling the immediate resumption of transport operations. Consequently, the supply of remicon, which had been halted due to the labor dispute, is anticipated to normalize progressively.

The disruption had halted concrete pouring operations at major construction sites, including facilities for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, as well as various housing and infrastructure projects. The gradual normalization of remicon supply is expected to allow these projects to resume their planned schedules.