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GM Korea Workers Strike Over Pay, Bonuses
22 Jul
Summary
- GM Korea workers continue partial strikes for second week.
- Union demands pay increase and performance bonuses.
- Company sales rise 10.5% globally, exports up 12%.
Unionised workers at GM Korea, the South Korean subsidiary of General Motors, are continuing their partial strike action, now in its second week. The labour union has not yet reached an agreement with the automaker regarding salaries and bonuses. Workers downed tools for four hours across all shifts on July 21 and 22, seeking a KRW 149,600 monthly pay rise and a KRW 30 million annual performance bonus.
These demands also include a commitment to introduce new models at GM Korea's plants. The company's global sales saw a significant rise of 10.5% in the first six months of 2026, totaling 275,523 units. This increase was largely propelled by a 12% surge in exports, reaching 270,252 units, while domestic sales experienced a sharp decline of over 35%.
GM Korea has set an ambitious production target of 500,000 vehicles for 2026, an increase from 462,310 units in 2025, aiming to meet rising international demand. Earlier in 2026, GM Korea pledged a substantial US$ 600 million investment to upgrade its local manufacturing facilities for future model production.
