{"id":4948,"date":"2026-01-17T23:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allaboutenglishmastery.com\/?p=4948"},"modified":"2026-01-17T16:34:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T07:34:15","slug":"seoul-bus-strike-ends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allaboutenglishmastery.com\/ko\/seoul-bus-strike-ends\/","title":{"rendered":"Seoul Bus Strike Ends After a Two-Day Walkout \u2014 Here\u2019s What Was Decided"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seoul Bus Strike Ends After a Two-Day Walkout \u2014 Here\u2019s What Was Decided<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Intermediate | January 17, 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2728 <em>\ud63c\uc790\uc11c \uae30\uc0ac\ub97c \uc18c\ub9ac \ub0b4\uc5b4 \uc77d\uac70\ub098 \ud29c\ud130\ub97c \ub530\ub77c \uac01 \ub2e8\ub77d\uc744 \ubc18\ubcf5\ud574\uc11c \uc77d\uc73c\uc138\uc694. \ub808\ubca8...<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happened: Seoul bus strike ends and Service Comes Back<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After two stressful days for commuters, the <strong>Seoul bus strike ends<\/strong> with a late-night wage deal between labor and management. Bus service restarted with the first departures early Thursday morning, bringing some much-needed peace back to Seoul\u2019s morning commute. (<a href=\"https:\/\/koreajoongangdaily.joins.com\/news\/2026-01-15\/national\/socialAffairs\/Seoul-bus-services-to-resume-Thursday-morning-after-labor-management-reach-deal\/2500637\">Korea JoongAng Daily<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Deal: Wage Increase + A Retirement-Age Step-Up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>So what did they agree on? Reports say both sides accepted a mediation proposal that included a <strong>2.9% wage increase<\/strong> and a <strong>phased retirement-age increase<\/strong>. The retirement age is set to rise from <strong>63 to 64 in July<\/strong>, then to <strong>65 in July 2027<\/strong>. The wage increase was higher than an earlier mediation proposal of <strong>0.5%<\/strong>, but slightly below the union\u2019s demand for <strong>3%<\/strong>. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/asia\/east-asia\/seoul-bus-strike-ends-after-two-day-walkout-service-resumes\">The Straits Times<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How the Agreement Was Reached (It Wasn\u2019t Quick)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The agreement came after a marathon bargaining session at a labor relations commission office in Seoul, where negotiations ran for about <strong>nine hours<\/strong> and wrapped up close to midnight. The strike itself began around <strong>4 a.m. Tuesday<\/strong>, so the city had to operate in emergency mode for two full commuting cycles. (<a href=\"https:\/\/world.kbs.co.kr\/service\/news_view.htm?Seq_Code=198829&amp;lang=e\">KBS World<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Real Impact: Why Commuters Felt It Immediately<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This strike hit hard because buses are a major part of daily life in Seoul. On Wednesday morning, only <strong>562 out of 7,018<\/strong> city buses were operating \u2014 that\u2019s about <strong>8%<\/strong>. Another report said the walkout paralyzed roughly <strong>93% of the fleet<\/strong>, pushing people onto crowded subways and long taxi lines. In other words, when the <strong>Seoul bus strike ends<\/strong>, it\u2019s not just a labor headline \u2014 it\u2019s a citywide relief moment. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.koreatimes.co.kr\/southkorea\/20260115\/seoul-bus-drivers-end-strike-after-reaching-wage-deal\">The Korea Times<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/asia\/east-asia\/seoul-bus-strike-ends-after-two-day-walkout-service-resumes\">The Straits Times<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seoul\u2019s Emergency Response: Subways, Extra Trains, and Charter Buses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To reduce the chaos, Seoul expanded subway support during rush hour. The city increased extra subway services from <strong>172 to 203<\/strong>, extended peak service hours, sent <strong>empty trains<\/strong> to overloaded stations, and boosted safety staffing at major stations. The city also mobilized <strong>hundreds of charter buses<\/strong>, including <strong>677 buses on 134 routes<\/strong> in one day, carrying <strong>86,035 passengers<\/strong> \u2014 and later increased the total to <strong>763<\/strong>. Seoul said it would lift these emergency measures once normal bus service returned. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.koreatimes.co.kr\/southkorea\/20260115\/seoul-bus-drivers-end-strike-after-reaching-wage-deal\">The Korea Times<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/koreajoongangdaily.joins.com\/news\/2026-01-15\/national\/socialAffairs\/Seoul-bus-services-to-resume-Thursday-morning-after-labor-management-reach-deal\/2500637\">Korea JoongAng Daily<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Deeper Issue: Wages, Bonuses, and \u201cBase Pay\u201d Rules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One reason this dispute got complicated is that it wasn\u2019t only about the size of the raise \u2014 it was also about how wages are calculated. One report pointed to an <strong>October appellate court ruling<\/strong> saying bonuses should be included when calculating base pay, which can change the entire pay structure. In the final talks, that bigger pay-structure issue was reportedly set aside so both sides could lock in the agreement and get buses running again. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/asia\/east-asia\/seoul-bus-strike-ends-after-two-day-walkout-service-resumes\">The Straits Times<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vocabulary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Walkout<\/strong> (noun) \u2013 a strike where workers stop working and leave the job.<br><em>Example: The walkout shut down most city buses for two days.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mediation<\/strong> (noun) \u2013 help from a neutral third party to reach an agreement.<br><em>Example: The final deal was reached through mediation at a labor commission.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compromise<\/strong> (noun) \u2013 an agreement where both sides give up something.<br><em>Example: The union accepted a compromise on the wage increase.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phased<\/strong> (adjective) \u2013 done step-by-step over time.<br><em>Example: The retirement-age change will be phased in over the next two years.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Retirement age<\/strong> (noun) \u2013 the age when workers are expected to stop working.<br><em>Example: The retirement age will rise from 63 to 65.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disruption<\/strong> (noun) \u2013 an interruption that causes problems.<br><em>Example: The strike caused major disruption during rush hour.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fleet<\/strong> (noun) \u2013 a group of vehicles operated by one system or company.<br><em>Example: About 93% of the bus fleet was affected by the strike.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rush hour<\/strong> (noun) \u2013 the busiest commuting times of the day.<br><em>Example: Subway stations were packed during rush hour.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chartered<\/strong> (adjective) \u2013 hired for a special purpose.<br><em>Example: The city used chartered buses to cover key routes.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Base pay<\/strong> (noun) \u2013 the main salary amount before bonuses or extra payments.<br><em>Example: The dispute included questions about how to calculate base pay.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discussion Questions (About the Article)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What events led to the deal that ended the strike?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What were the two biggest points in the final agreement?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why did the strike affect Seoul commuters so quickly?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which emergency steps by the city sounded most effective to you, and why?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why do you think the \u201cbase pay\u201d issue is harder to solve than a simple wage increase?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discussion Questions (About the Topic)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When workers strike in essential services, what should the limits be (if any)?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Should governments step in earlier during public transportation disputes? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What\u2019s a fair way to balance worker rights and public convenience?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How can companies avoid strikes without giving away too much in negotiations?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have you ever experienced a strike (transport, school, workplace)? What happened?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Idiom \/ Phrase<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cBack to business\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 returning to normal work after a disruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>How it applies:<\/em> Once the <strong>Seoul bus strike ends<\/strong>, Seoul can finally get back to business with normal commuting and schedules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udce2 Want more learner-friendly news like this? \ud83d\udc49 <strong>Sign up for the All About English Mastery Newsletter!<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/allaboutenglishmastery.com\/ko\/newsletter\/\"><strong>Click here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to finally master English but don\u2019t have the time? <a href=\"https:\/\/allaboutenglishmastery.com\/ko\/english-mastery-course\/\"><strong>Mastering English for Busy Professionals<\/strong><\/a> is built for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow our YouTube Channel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@All_About_English\"><strong>@All_About_English<\/strong><\/a> for more tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>This article was inspired by: <a href=\"https:\/\/world.kbs.co.kr\/service\/news_view.htm?Seq_Code=198829&amp;lang=e\">KBS World<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.koreatimes.co.kr\/southkorea\/20260115\/seoul-bus-drivers-end-strike-after-reaching-wage-deal\">The Korea Times<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/koreajoongangdaily.joins.com\/news\/2026-01-15\/national\/socialAffairs\/Seoul-bus-services-to-resume-Thursday-morning-after-labor-management-reach-deal\/2500637\">Korea JoongAng Daily<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/asia\/east-asia\/seoul-bus-strike-ends-after-two-day-walkout-service-resumes\">The Straits Times<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seoul Bus Strike Ends After a Two-Day Walkout \u2014 Here\u2019s What Was Decided Intermediate | January 17, 2026 \u2728 Read 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