On May 1, workers and activists in Seoul, Paris, Istanbul, and Berlin participated in May Day rallies, protesting stagnant wages, high living costs, and labor policies.

Workers, activists, and others in Asian capitals and European cities participated in May Day rallies and marches on May 1, calling for better working conditions and greater labor rights. Protesters expressed concerns over stagnant wages, high costs of living, and governments' labor policies. Rallies were held in major cities including Seoul, Paris, Istanbul, and Berlin.