Workers at Samsung Electronics go on strike for the first time ever

A labor union representing workers at a major electronics company in South Korea went on strike for the first time in the company’s history. The union, which consists of a quarter of the company’s workforce, called for the strike due to failed pay and bonus negotiations. The strike took place between a public holiday and the weekend, with many employees taking annual leave. The company stated that production and management activities were not affected by the strike. The company has faced challenges in recent years but is optimistic about a resurgence in demand, particularly in AI-powered smartphones.