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Article: Gov't rejects demands by striking truck drivers.
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- YON - Yonhap News Agency of Korea
- Article date:
- June 18, 2008
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SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- The government said Tuesday that it cannot accept the demands of striking truck drivers, but will buy excess trucks and help convert diesel engines to liquefied natural gas (LNG) units to help cut operating costs.In a press conference, the government also said more commercial vehicles are to be given discounts on highway tolls to reduce outlays for over 3 million vehicle owners. The 50-percent discount will be given at night only, and is already being given to trucks weighing 10 tons or more.Minister of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs Chung Jong-hwan said demands by the Korea Cargo Transport Workers, which called for nationwide ...