Samsung Workers to Embark on 18-Day Strike Amid Memory Chip Shortage

South Korea’s largest technology company is bracing for a strike by over 47,000 workers in response to stalled bonus payment negotiations. The labor union, which represents a significant portion of Samsung Electronics’ workforce, has agreed to participate in mediation facilitated by the National Labor Relations Commission but management has refused to accept the proposal. With tensions escalating and production already under strain due to the global memory chip shortage, the strike poses a significant challenge for the company’s efforts to meet growing demand for its products.