The National Airport Workers’ Union will strike at 15 airports, including Incheon, Gimpo, Busan, Jeju, and Daegu. The strike is expected to disrupt runway maintenance, firefighting operations, and electrical equipment management. Workers are demanding additional staffing, and better working conditions. Delays in departures and arrivals are expected to continue through the Chuseok holiday on October 6.

The Indonesian government declared a state of emergency until September 18 due to severe flash floods in Bali. There are reports of 18 casualties, 5 missing persons, 3 destroyed bridges, and 18 damaged neighborhoods. The floods have displaced 800 people, now living in temporary shelters. Authorities have cut water and electricity in the area, forcing hospitals and hotels to use backup generators.

Anti-corruption protests were organized by civil society groups on September 13 and 14 in response to the government’s misuse of funds allotted for flood control projects. Many residents lost their homes due to floods in July. Protests previously took place on September 11 and 12, in which protesters defaced government buildings. Expect major travel disruptions in urban areas as well as heightened security near government buildings. 2,000 police officers will be deployed to control these demonstrations.