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Technology

Silicon Civil War: Samsung’s Internal Bonus Schism Ignites 45,000-Worker Strike

A massive labor strike involving 45,000 Samsung employees over bonus disparities is threatening to disrupt the global AI and semiconductor supply chain. The unrest highlights deep-seated internal divisions between Samsung's memory and foundry units as the company struggles to maintain its lead against rival SK Hynix.

NeTe2026年5月18日 13:53
#Samsung Electronics#Semiconductors#Labor Strike
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Business

Samsung’s Summer of Discontent: Record Profits Meet a Labor Revolt

Samsung Electronics faces a dual crisis as Chairman Lee Jae-yong apologizes for internal labor disputes following an 8.6% stock price collapse. Over 40,000 employees plan a historic 18-day strike over profit-sharing disagreements, despite record-breaking AI-driven earnings that have failed to satisfy a workforce feeling undervalued compared to rivals.

SoBiz2026年5月17日 06:53
#Samsung Electronics#Lee Jae-yong#Semiconductors
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Business

Samsung’s Gilded Cracks: Record Profits and Labor Unrest Push a Tech Giant to the Brink

Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong has issued a public apology as nearly 50,000 employees prepare for a massive 18-day strike over bonus disparities. Despite record-breaking profits from the semiconductor boom, workers are demanding pay parity with rivals like SK Hynix, posing a significant threat to the South Korean economy.

NeTe2026年5月17日 05:23
#Samsung Electronics#Lee Jae-yong#Semiconductor Industry
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Business

Labor Standoff at Samsung Biologics Eases as Union Ends Historic First Strike

Samsung Biologics union members have agreed to end their three-day walkout—the first in the company's history—and return to the negotiating table. The talks, mediated by government labor officials, aim to resolve a dispute over compensation that highlights growing labor assertiveness within the Samsung Group.

NeTe2026年5月3日 09:53
#Samsung Biologics#Labor Strike#South Korea Economy