Arrest of trade union leaders

The International Metalworkers Federation in 1990 stated that South Korea holds a world record as the country with the highest number of trade unionists in prison for exercising democratic rights.

1. Sanctions against trade union workers
2. Political imprisonment

1. Violent repression of demonstrations

1. Releasing workers' representatives
2. Protecting trade union leaders
3. Detaining workers' representatives

1. Maltreatment
2. Detention