Samsung Electronics Strike Warning: Minister Says Emergency Mediation Unavoidable

Industry Minister Kim Jeong-kwan said on May 14 through social media that invoking emergency mediation would be unavoidable if Samsung Electronics’ union carries out its announced general strike on May 21. The remark came ahead of the union’s planned action and signals the government’s stance on the labor issue. Emergency mediation is a measure considered when a strike could affect industrial sites and related stakeholders. Whether the union proceeds with the scheduled strike and how the government responds procedurally are expected to become key points to watch. Source: mk.co.kr