Samsung Electronics could distribute about 40 trillion won ($26.6 billion) in bonuses to semiconductor employees this year after reaching a last-minute agreement with labor unions to avoid a strike. Samsung’s chip division employs about 78,000 people

2026-05-21

Samsung Electronics could distribute about 40 trillion won ($26.6 billion) in bonuses to semiconductor employees this year after reaching a last-minute agreement with labor unions to avoid a strike. Samsung’s chip division employs about 78,000 people, with average payouts estimated at 513 million won per worker based on proposed terms and projected 2026 operating profit. Estimates cited by Yonhap News suggest employees in the memory division could receive around 600 million won each amid strong demand in the sector.