# Talks follow collapse of initial round of negotiations over pay and bonuses.

*business · news · 2026-05-18 · MarketScreener*

## Key points

- Samsung faces its largest ever strike, with over 45,000 workers planning an 18-day walkout.
- Pay and bonus negotiations have moved to a government-mediated second round after talks collapsed.
- South Korean officials warn that a Samsung strike poses significant risks to exports and economic growth.
- Samsung Electronics accounts for nearly a quarter of South Korea's overseas shipments.

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

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