Samsung Workers to Go Ahead With Strike

Talks between Samsung Electronics and its largest labor union broke down, with a strike planned for tomorrow. Legal restrictions and potential government intervention may limit production disruption. Analysts do not expect a full shutdown. - Samsung's largest union will go ahead with a strike after government-mediated talks collapsed. - Key sticking point was performance bonuses for loss-making units. - Samsung has secured court injunctions restricting illegal worker activities. - South Korean government hinted at rarely-used labor law to halt the strike for 30 days. - Analysts downplay risk of full production shutdown. - Disruption to global chip supply chain is possible but seen as contained.