AMCHAM Korea expresses concerns over Samsung labor dispute

The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) expressed concerns Monday over the potential impact that the ongoing labor dispute at Samsung Electronics could have on global chip supply chains, as the company’s management and labor unions resumed their wage negotiations 10 days before the unions' planned strike. In a statement, AMCHAM said Samsung Electronics plays a critical role in the global semiconductor ecosystem, particularly in the production of memory chips essential to artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and other advanced industries, and any significant production disruptions at the company could place additional strain on the global memory chip market. “Many AMCHAM member companies across industries such as AI, cloud infrastructure, automotive, manufacturing, industrial technology and energy remain highly dependent on stable semiconductor supply chains based in Korea,” the statement read. “Continued labor uncertainty in key export-driven industries could affect confidence in Korea’s reputation as a stable and dependable global partner in manufacturing, tWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times