Samsung Electronics prioritizes union talks to avert strike disruptions in Korea

Samsung Electronics said at its first-quarter earnings conference call on the 30th, "Following the rally at the Pyeongtaek campus, a general strike is slated to begin on May 21. It is difficult to comment at this time, but we are responding as much as possible through a dedicated organization and system to prevent any disruptions to production," adding, "We are responding in good faith in accordance with the law and procedures on labor-management issues, and we will prioritize talks with the union to resolve this smoothly."