Vol.62/No.17           May 4, 1998 
 
 
S. Korea auto workers strike Kia Motors  
More than 13,000 auto workers in south Korea struck Kia Motors Corp. April 16 to protest Seoul's alleged plan to sell off the company to a private owner. Production was completely halted. The day before the strike the south Korean government put Kia under receivership, which meant freezing company assets and replacing management. Unionists are convinced that this will lead to union busting and more layoffs. About 200 workers seized the main lobby at Kia a day before the strike. Above, 3,000 workers and students protest in Seoul April 18.  
 
 
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