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Samsung Electronics Leads South Korea's Export Growth

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Samsung Electronics has become South Korea's most profitable company in history, driven by the AI boom. The company's memory chips are now its most valuable export. A planned strike at Samsung Electronics, set to begin Thursday, could cause damage to South Korea's economy. The prime minister urged the union to call off the action. The AI boom is significantly boosting demand for these chips. Samsung Electronics faces a potential strike threat from its union, which is demanding 1.5% of profits for bonuses. The AI boom has significantly boosted the company's performance and its shareholders are reportedly ecstatic.

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Sources · 7 independent

BBC World Service

“Seoul. Samsung Electronics is the most profitable company in South Korea's history . The AI boom is making its memory chips the country's most valuable export.”

CNA938 Singapore

“any option to avoid a labor strike at the company 's largest employer, Samsung Electronics.”

BBC World Service

“to block a planned strike at Samsung Electronics , which is due to start on Thursday. Kim Min-suk urged South Korea's biggest”

ABC NewsRadio AU

“at its largest chip maker, Samsung Electronics. The BBC's Jake Kwan reports the PM says the strike could cause vast damage to the country's economy”

ABC NewsRadio AU

“The AI boom is making its memory chips the country's most valuable export.”

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