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South Korea

South Korea's largest labor union has called for a two-day strike to try to force thr government to reject a new law that would allow companies to lay off workers. Thousands of riot police and strikers clogged downtown Seoul today, but negotiations seem to be underway. Robert speaks with the BBC's Charles Scanlon in Seoul, who is observing the situation.

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