Protests in South Korea

Last updated June 6, 2026 · 7 protests listed

7 protests have been recorded in South Korea in our tracking database. This page brings together the most recent events with their causes, locations, and sources for further reading.

By cause, the most common categories are Other (6), Labor / Strike (1).

Recent events

Korea currency drops to weakest level since 2009 on renewed Middle East tension , foreign stock selling
Unknown, South Korea · Jun 5, 2026
Other
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: koreatimes.co.kr
Kospi rally fuels market swings unseen since financial crisis
Unknown, South Korea · Jun 4, 2026
Other
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: koreaherald.com
Foreign investors unload record $30b from Kospi in May
Unknown, South Korea · Jun 3, 2026
Other
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: koreaherald.com
Bank of America sharply lifts Korea outlook on AI chip boom
Unknown, South Korea · May 31, 2026
Other
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: koreaherald.com
Bank of America sharply lifts Korea outlook on AI chip boom
Unknown, South Korea · May 31, 2026
Other
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: koreaherald.com
Consumer sentiment rises at sharpest pace in 1 yr in May on robust chip exports , stock rally
Unknown, South Korea · May 23, 2026
Other
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: koreaherald.com
South Korean Truckers Strike
Seoul, South Korea · Jan 10, 2026
Labor / Strike
Truck drivers across South Korea went on strike demanding minimum wage guarantees and fuel subsidies amid rising operational costs.