South Korea & Federation of Korean Trade Unions

South Korea: Seeking to diversify supply chains and expand economic partnerships.

Federation of Korean Trade Unions: Co-organized the business roundtable.

South Korea: South Korea's economy, heavily reliant on Samsung Electronics' exports, faced potential disruption from the threatened strike. The government mediated the wage agreement, which is seen as a seismic change for the country's labor relations and could embolden other unions.

Federation of Korean Trade Unions: The Federation of Korean Trade Unions called for measures to ensure fair distribution of performance fruits to partner-company workers, highlighting the broader implications of the Samsung Electronics deal for subcontractors.

Federation of Korean Trade Unions: The Federation of Korean Trade Unions criticized discussions about invoking emergency arbitration rights, arguing it could set a precedent for restricting workers' right to strike.