Four out of every five Koreans responded that they were skeptical about a large-scale strike mulled by one of the nation’s progressive labor unions, a major business lobby group said.

Citing its survey of 510 adults, the Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry said it has found that about 80 percent of them responded that the upcoming strike was not an appropriate way to resolve disputes with employers.

Those respondents said a general strike will have a negative effect on the economy.

The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions has reiterated its plan to conduct a nationwide strike late this month and stage a protest against hiring irregular workers.

Over the past few months, the KCCI continued to stress that labor walkouts could deal a critical blow to industrial distribution channels including exports.

(kys@heraldcorp.com)