South Korea
By Larry Habegger | Permalink |
No Comments | July 31st, 2001 | Trackback
Consider changing your plans if you are booked into the Lotte Hotel, one of Seoul’s finest, in the next couple of weeks. Hotel employees began a strike June 9 and 2,000 riot police stormed the hotel June 29 to break up the sit-in. Dozens of protesters were hurt, windows were smashed and the elevators were knocked out of service. Union officials vowed to wage more protests, so a repeat performance is not out of the question.
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South Korea
By Larry Habegger | Permalink |
No Comments | July 30th, 2001 | Trackback
Several random attacks on Americans have occurred in recent weeks in the Itaewon district of Seoul, including the stabbing death of a U.S. military doctor. Remain alert when visiting crowded markets, especially in this district, and travel with friends whenever possible.
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South Korea
By Larry Habegger | Permalink |
No Comments | July 26th, 2001 | Trackback
A major strike of doctors and other health care workers has paralyzed the nation’s health care system. Emergency care is available but subject to lengthy delays, and non-emergency care is likely to be unavailable. The strike involves about 60 percent of the country’s medical practitioners, and there is no telling when it will be settled.
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