# Samsung Electronics said it regretted the collapse of pay deal talks with its South Korean union.

*business · news · 2026-05-13 · MarketScreener*

## Key points

- Samsung Electronics failed to reach a pay deal with its South Korean union.
- Over 50,000 Samsung workers may strike for 18 days starting May 21.
- The threatened strike could disrupt production of AI and other semiconductor chips.
- Samsung stated it will pursue 'sincere dialogue' to avoid a worst-case scenario.

**Companies:** Samsung Electronics
**Countries:** South Korea

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