A conflict between the government and labor unions has been escalating as President Yoon Suk Yeol tightens the reins on Korea's labor unions, warning that authorities will not turn a blind eye to “illegal practices” committed by “militant” construction unions. “At construction sites, militant labor unions are still blatantly committing illegal practices such as demanding bribes, coercing employers and hindering construction,” Yoon said during a Cabinet meeting at the presidential office, Tuesday.