<p>Amid efforts by the South Korean government to ensure that more truckers return to work as their nationwide strike entered its 15th day on Thursday, massive supply-chain disruptions were reported in South-East Asia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thousands of truckers in South Korea are on strike for more than two weeks over demands of a permanent minimum-pay system or "Safe Freight Rate" that is set to expire by the end of December 2022.</p>

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<p>The strike has disrupted supply chains and, according to the government, in its first 12 days delayed delivery of goods worth 3.5 trillion won ($2.65 billion), Reuters reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The truckers' strike has disrupted supply chains, best reflected in the reduced shipments of petrochemicals overseas. The petrochemical shipments have reduced to about 5 per cent of normal levels, Channel News Asia reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The strike has also affected South Korean imports to Singapore. Online retail platforms that import golf and tennis apparel from South Korea reported the cancellation of orders by one-third due to delayed shipping.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>South Korean administration has so far failed to achieve a breakthrough in negotiations with the truckers. The cabinet is scheduled to meet on Thursday to discuss ordering drivers who serve the petrochemical and steel industries to get back to work, the Finance Ministry said.</p>

<p>Last month, the government ordered drivers serving the cement industry to return to work.</p>

<p>The shipments&nbsp;of petrochemicals for domestic delivery were down to 65 per cent of normal levels, the transport ministry said on Wednesday. The steel shipments for all customers were running at 47 per cent, it added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Suffering from rising fuel costs, as many as 25,000 striking truckers are calling for a temporary minimum-pay scheme for their industry to be made permanent.</p>

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Amid efforts by the South Korean government to ensure that more truckers return to work as their nationwide strike entered its 15th day on Thursday, massive supply-chain disruptions were reported in South-East Asia.

Amid efforts by the South Korean government to ensure that more truckers return to work as their nationwide strike entered its 15th day on Thursday, massive supply-chain disruptions were reported in South-East Asia. Thousands of truckers in South Korea are on strike for more than two weeks over demands of a permanent minimum-pay system or "Safe Freight Rate" that is set to expire by the end of December 2022. ALSO READ | ‘We stop, the world will stop’: South Korean truckers’ strike to hit crucial trade routes The strike has disrupted supply chains and, according to the government, in its first 12 days delayed delivery of goods worth 3.5 trillion won ($2.65 billion), Reuters reported. The truckers' strike has disrupted supply chains, best reflected in the reduced shipments of petrochemicals overseas. The petrochemical shipments have reduced to about 5 per cent of normal levels, Channel News Asia reported. The strike has also affected South Korean imports to Singapore. Online retail platforms that import golf and tennis apparel from South Korea reported the cancellation of orders by one-third due to delayed shipping. WATCH | South Korea orders truck strikers to return to work × South Korean administration has so far failed to achieve a breakthrough in negotiations with the truckers. The cabinet is scheduled to meet on Thursday to discuss ordering drivers who serve the petrochemical and steel industries to get back to work, the Finance Ministry said. Last month, the government ordered drivers serving the cement industry to return to work. The shipments of petrochemicals for domestic delivery were down to 65 per cent of normal levels, the transport ministry said on Wednesday. The steel shipments for all customers were running at 47 per cent, it added. Suffering from rising fuel costs, as many as 25,000 striking truckers are calling for a temporary minimum-pay scheme for their industry to be made permanent. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has warned of a crackdown against truckers who are protesting. He said that the protests are illegal, unacceptable and are taking the national supply chain hostage during an economic crisis.

South Korea Truckers Strike: President Yoon warns of crackdown on truckers

<p>South Korea's unionised truckers kicked off their second major strike in less than six months on Thursday, vowing to "stop driving to change the world". The strike may disrupt oil supplies at major refineries and transport at major ports and industrial plants. The organising union kicked off 16 rallies across the country on Thursday morning, including at a port in Ulsan that houses Hyundai Motor's main manufacturing plant.</p>

<p>The lead organiser, the Cargo Truckers Solidarity Union (CTSU), claimed that its 25,000 members, about 6 per cent of the country's total truckers, will take part in the strike along with an unspecified number of non-union members.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The noisy rally was underway at the crucial transport hub of Uiwang, about 25 kilometres south of Seoul. The protesters sported the banners and headbands saying, "Unite Fight", as they chanted, "We stop, the world will stop!"</p>

<p>The protesters reportedly split into two groups, half stayed at Uiwang and the other left for Pyeongtaek, about 44 kilometres away, close to the ports catering to the trade with China.</p>

<p><strong>Why are South Korean truckers protesting?</strong></p>

<p>The truckers, citing inflation and rising fuel costs, are demanding a permanent minimum-pay system known as the 'Safe Freight Rate'. This minimum-pay system currently exists in temporary form and is set to expire by the end of December 2022. The government has said it will extend the scheme for three years but rejected other union demands. In June, an eight-day, non-violent strike by truckers delayed cargo shipments across world's 10th-largest economy, costing more than $1.2 billion in lost output and unmet deliveries before it ended with each side claiming it won concessions.</p>

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<p>Earlier this week, transport minister Won Hee-ryong said the Safe Freight Rate system had not been proven to improve the safety of truckers but to only raise their incomes, a reason why the government has refused to expand the scope of the scheme.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The government and the ruling party misled, and openly defended capital saying that truckers' income levels were not low - and that if the Safe Freight Rate system were expanded, prices could rise due to increased logistics costs," Lee said.</p>

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<p>The union is asking the government to ensure big businesses are held accountable if they violate the minimum wages rule.</p>

<p>"Frontline truck drivers should not be sympathetic to unjustified collective action. We will strictly crack down on truck drivers' obstruction with the police so that safe transportation can be ensured," transport minister Won said on Thursday.</p>

<p><strong>We have no choice: South Korean truckers</strong></p>

<p>The head of the Cargo Truckers Solidarity Union (CTSU) told Reuters that South Korean truckers have no choice.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We have no choice but to stop all logistics in Korea," Lee Bong-ju said.</p>

<p>The government is deploying alternatives such as military-run container transport vehicles and considering securing more storage space in case cargoes pile up. Some industry officials noted that military vehicles may not be equipped to carry products such as steel or fresh produce.</p>

<p>The Korea Oil Station Association is asking gas station owners to secure enough inventory ahead of the strike, an association official said earlier, while charging stations for hydrogen-powered cars have put up signs warning that supply could be cut.</p>

<p>(With inputs from agencies)</p>

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South Korea's unionised truckers kicked off their second major strike in less than six months on Thursday, vowing to "stop driving to change the world". The strike may disrupt oil supplies at major refineries and transport at major ports and industrial plants.

South Korea's unionised truckers kicked off their second major strike in less than six months on Thursday, vowing to "stop driving to change the world". The strike may disrupt oil supplies at major refineries and transport at major ports and industrial plants. The organising union kicked off 16 rallies across the country on Thursday morning, including at a port in Ulsan that houses Hyundai Motor's main manufacturing plant. The lead organiser, the Cargo Truckers Solidarity Union (CTSU), claimed that its 25,000 members, about 6 per cent of the country's total truckers, will take part in the strike along with an unspecified number of non-union members. The noisy rally was underway at the crucial transport hub of Uiwang, about 25 kilometres south of Seoul. The protesters sported the banners and headbands saying, "Unite Fight", as they chanted, "We stop, the world will stop!" The protesters reportedly split into two groups, half stayed at Uiwang and the other left for Pyeongtaek, about 44 kilometres away, close to the ports catering to the trade with China. Why are South Korean truckers protesting? The truckers, citing inflation and rising fuel costs, are demanding a permanent minimum-pay system known as the 'Safe Freight Rate'. This minimum-pay system currently exists in temporary form and is set to expire by the end of December 2022. The government has said it will extend the scheme for three years but rejected other union demands. In June, an eight-day, non-violent strike by truckers delayed cargo shipments across world's 10th-largest economy, costing more than $1.2 billion in lost output and unmet deliveries before it ended with each side claiming it won concessions. ALSO READ | South Korean trucker strike snarls supply chains Earlier this week, transport minister Won Hee-ryong said the Safe Freight Rate system had not been proven to improve the safety of truckers but to only raise their incomes, a reason why the government has refused to expand the scope of the scheme. "The government and the ruling party misled, and openly defended capital saying that truckers' income levels were not low - and that if the Safe Freight Rate system were expanded, prices could rise due to increased logistics costs," Lee said. WATCH | Gravitas: Tensions escalate in Korean Peninsula: South Korea scrambles warplanes × The union is asking the government to ensure big businesses are held accountable if they violate the minimum wages rule. "Frontline truck drivers should not be sympathetic to unjustified collective action. We will strictly crack down on truck drivers' obstruction with the police so that safe transportation can be ensured," transport minister Won said on Thursday. We have no choice: South Korean truckers The head of the Cargo Truckers Solidarity Union (CTSU) told Reuters that South Korean truckers have no choice. "We have no choice but to stop all logistics in Korea," Lee Bong-ju said. The government is deploying alternatives such as military-run container transport vehicles and considering securing more storage space in case cargoes pile up. Some industry officials noted that military vehicles may not be equipped to carry products such as steel or fresh produce. The Korea Oil Station Association is asking gas station owners to secure enough inventory ahead of the strike, an association official said earlier, while charging stations for hydrogen-powered cars have put up signs warning that supply could be cut. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

‘We stop, the world will stop’: South Korean truckers’ strike to hit crucial trade routes

In South Korea, nearly about 25,000 truckers have gone on strike for the second time in a span of six months and this is threatened to disrupt manufacturing and fuel supplies for industries from autos to petrochemicals. The truckers are on strike demanding that a minimum pay system should be made permanent.

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