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Samsung Strike Looms in South Korea

Updated 2026-05-18 04:30 UTC 1 source Negative

South Korea’s government is urging a labor deal to prevent a potential strike involving 47,000 Samsung workers. The strike could cost the economy billions.

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Samsung strike involving 47,000 workers looms as South Korea’s president urges labor deal

South Korea’s government stepped up pressure on Samsung Electronics and its union to avert a strike that officials say could cost the economy billions.

2026-05-18 04:26 UTC