▲ This photo, taken May 17, 2026, shows the headquarters of Samsung Electronics Co., a day before its labor union resumed government-led mediation talks ahead of a major planned strike. (Yonhap)

Cheong Wa Dae-Samsung labor dispute

Cheong Wa Dae expresses 'deep regret' over collapse of Samsung wage talks, urges continued efforts

SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- The presidential office on Wednesday expressed deep regret over the collapse of wage talks between labor and management at Samsung Electronics Co., urging both sides to continue efforts to reach an agreement.

The second round of government-led mediation talks fell through earlier in the day, and the company's largest labor union pledged to proceed with a planned strike starting Thursday that would involve more than 40,000 workers.

"We deeply regret the breakdown of the post-mediation process at the National Labor Relations Commission," Cheong Wa Dae said in a release.

"Even before the final deadline, we urge both labor and management to make every possible effort to reach an agreement, taking into account concerns over the potential impact on the Korean economy," it added.

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