Samsung Electronics shares fell over 2% to 279,500 won in Seoul trading as labor strike talks continued.
Union demands 15% of operating profit as performance bonus, removal of payout caps, and guaranteed compensation structures.
Workers threatened an 18‑day strike starting May 21 if negotiations fail, risking disruption to global semiconductor supply chains.
Samsung recently reported a sharp Q1 operating profit jump, driven by strong demand for high‑end AI memory chips.