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40,000 Samsung Workers March, Threaten 18-Day Strike Over Bonus Caps

4/24/2026

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Hundreds of Samsung Electronics workers marched at the Pyeongtaek chip plant demanding transparent compensation and the removal of bonus caps.
Union officials reported roughly 40,000 participants, a heavy police presence, and an 18-day strike threat if wage talks fail.
Leaders point to Samsung’s 57.2 trillion-won first-quarter profit, surging AI chip demand, and regional helium risks prompting rivals like SK Hynix to diversify.

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Hundreds of Samsung Electronics workers marched at the Pyeongtaek chip plant demanding transparent compensation and the removal of bonus caps.
Union officials reported roughly 40,000 participants, a heavy police presence, and an 18-day strike threat if wage talks fail.
Leaders point to Samsung’s 57.2 trillion-won first-quarter profit, surging AI chip demand, and regional helium risks prompting rivals like SK Hynix to diversify.