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UPDATED May 19, 2026 at 2:05 AM ET
May 17, 2026 at 5:04 AM ET
South Korea weighs emergency arbitration to avoid Samsung strike
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South Korea’s prime minister said the government will pursue emergency arbitration to prevent a Samsung Electronics labor strike.
WHO: South Korea’s prime minister
WHAT: Said the government will pursue all options, including emergency arbitration, to avoid a Samsung Electronics labor strike.
WHEN: May 17, 2026 at 11:18 AM ET
WHERE: South Korea
WHY: To avoid a potentially disruptive Samsung Electronics labor strike and minimize damage if one occurs.
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