Samsung is trying to avert the largest strike in its history

Samsung Electronics has resumed talks with chip-worker unions to avert a potentially massive strike over pay and bonuses.

The dispute could involve more than 45,000 employees for up to 18 days, with courts and the government signaling limits and possible intervention.

A prolonged stoppage could disrupt memory-chip supply, spook customers and investors, and hit South Korea’s economy amid strong AI-driven demand.