Stories from Suwon · South Korea

A campaign committee has been formed for the Gyeonggi province elections, with 44 out of 51 regional lawmakers participating.

Cho stated that the province requires practical ability rather than just a prominent name. He criticized the current political landscape, specifically targeting the Democratic Party's nomination processes and the People Power Party's lack of competitive alternatives.

Samsung is anticipating its first-ever loss in its mobile division due to surging memory prices. The price hike is driven by intense competition for components required by AI datacenters.

An 18-day general strike is threatened to begin on May 21 if labor negotiations fail. The strike could significantly disrupt global memory chip supply chains essential for Android devices. The outcome remains uncertain as both sides attempt to reach a deal. Experts warn that a strike could cause up to 30 trillion won in production losses. The disruption may lead to customer loss and pressure to restructure supply chains. Analysts suggest the strike could threaten Samsung's market leadership and impact the semiconductor partner ecosystem.

Samsung Electronics is facing a general strike scheduled for next month. Foreign media outlets, including Bloomberg and Reuters, have highlighted the potential disruption, noting the influence of South Korea's militant union culture. The strike could impact production and operations for the global technology giant.