In South Korea's struggling Kia Town, 'bad jobs' better than no jobs
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GWANGJU, South Korea (Reuters) - Park Byung-kyu once led Kia Motor's union in the city of Gwangju, fighting for labour protections against the powerful, family-run chaebol that dominated the economy during South Korea's rapid industrialisation.But about 20 years ago, Park was assaulted by unionised workers wielding steel clubs after he campaigned for the rights of temporary workers at another company, leaving him paralysed on the right side of his body. The attack also left him disillusioned..