Seoul buses to run as normal despite failed wage negotiations

Seoul's public buses are set to run as normal on Wednesday despite wage negotiations between workers and management falling through.

Out of 63 personnel from Seoul's bus workers' union who took part in a vote on the same day, 49 decided to postpone a proposed general strike.

Wage negotiations with management began on Tuesday at 3 PM, but with no consensus reached, the union representatives began breaking off at midnight.

A union member said a strike would be "meaningless" as it would be unlikely to change the stance of management or Seoul City officials.

Unionized bus workers in Seoul are demanding an 8-point-2 percent increase in their base pay.