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[Alpha Biz= Kim Jisun] A South Korean court is set to rule between May 13 and 20 on whether to grant an injunction sought by Samsung Electronics to block alleged illegal strike actions by its labor unions, just days ahead of a planned general strike on May 21.
The first hearing was held on the 29th at the Suwon District Court, where the company filed the injunction against two unions, including the Samsung Electronics branch of the Korean Metal Workers’ Union. The closed-door session lasted about an hour, with a limited number of union members in attendance.
During the hearing, Samsung spent roughly 50 minutes outlining its case, emphasizing the need to maintain critical safety systems and prevent damage to semiconductor production processes. The company argued that potential actions such as occupation of production facilities or coercive participation in strikes could constitute illegal labor activities.
Samsung also cited international examples, noting that major semiconductor companies in countries such as the United States, Japan, and Germany have not experienced production shutdowns due to labor disputes. It warned that any disruption could damage high-value equipment and delay the resumption of operations.
Alphabiz Reporter Kim Jisun(stockmk2020@alphabiz.co.kr)
