Samsung strike threat escalates as 47,000 workers prepare May walkout. South Korea's president urges labor-management balance while government warns of catastrophic economic fallout. Samsung Electronics represents 12.5% of the nation's GDP, making any disruption systemically significant. The union demands performance bonuses equal to 15% of operating profit with removed payout caps. Management countered with 10% allocation and special compensation. Prime Minister Kim estimated direct losses at 664.7 million dollars, potentially reaching 100 billion dollars if chip production halts force wafer scrapping. Monday's final negotiation round proved critical as government threatened emergency measures to suspend the strike for 30 days if economic harm deemed severe. Samsung shares initially jumped 6.
