Seoul: Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon will proceed with an overseas business trip after initially canceling it to address upcoming strikes by subway and railway workers, the city government announced on Tuesday. Oh's week-long trip to India and Malaysia, which was planned months in advance, will commence on Wednesday as originally scheduled. His agenda includes meetings with high-ranking officials to discuss issues such as attracting foreign students. According to Yonhap News Agency, the decision to reverse the cancellation was influenced by concerns that staying in Seoul might weaken Seoul Metro's negotiating leverage in last-minute talks with the unions. The unions of KORAIL, the operator of KTX and regular trains, are set to begin an indefinite strike on Thursday, demanding increases in pay and staffing. Seoul Metro workers are planning a similar walkout on Friday. The city government emphasized that while the mayor's presence in Seoul was initially deemed crucial to managing the anticipated disruptions, the pot ential negative impact on labor negotiations prompted the reversal. Mayor Oh's trip is seen as vital for fostering international relations and opportunities for Seoul, despite the labor unrest at home.