Employees to receive bonuses in stock and cash

Samsung Electronics employees earned an estimated average of 36 million won ($26,500) in the first quarter of 2026, or roughly 12 million won per month, accordi

The labour union at South Korean chip giant Samsung Electronics said Wednesday it would launch a planned strike after talks over bonus payouts collapsed.

Samsung's AI-driven success faces a challenge as 48,000 employees prepare to strike over bonus disputes.