On May 15, 2026, the largest labor union at Samsung Electronics declared that, notwithstanding the company's offer to recommence negotiations without preconditions, it would go ahead with an 18-day extensive strike as initially scheduled, commencing on May 21. This industrial action has the potential to disrupt production at the world's foremost manufacturer of memory chips. The labor union has indicated its openness to negotiations post-June 7; however, it remains steadfast in its decision to carry out the strike as planned.
