Ssangyong Motor irregular worker Bok Ki-sung cries as comes down to the ground after a 171 day protest atop a pylon in front of the company’s factory in Pyongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, May 9. Bok (center), was greeted by his mother Jeon Eun-sook and Kim Jeong-woo, head of the Ssangyong Motor branch of the Korea Metal Workers’ Union. Bok was forced to come down due to health concerns. Bok apologized for coming down, and pledged to continue his fight on the ground. (by Kim Jeong-hyo, staff photography)