Samsung Workers May Stop Working

May 5, 2026, 05:14
South KoreaPolitics

Introduction

Workers at Samsung Electronics might start a strike on May 21. They are unhappy about their extra money bonuses.

Main Body

The workers want more money from the chip division. They want 15 percent of the profit. If Samsung says no, the workers will stop working for 18 days. This could cost the company a lot of money. Chairman Shin Je-yoon is worried. He says the company will lose customers to other businesses. He also says the whole country of South Korea will lose money if Samsung stops making products. Some people are angry. Some owners want to take the company to court. Also, some workers are not agreeing. One group of workers decided not to join the strike because they want help for other parts of the company.

Conclusion

The company and the workers are still talking. They want to find a solution before May 21.

Learning

⚡ The 'Will' Power

When we talk about the future or things that might happen, we use will. Look at these patterns from the text:

  • The workers will stop working.
  • The company will lose customers.

How it works: Person/Thing →\rightarrow will →\rightarrow Action

Simple Examples:

  • I will eat →\rightarrow Future action.
  • It will rain →\rightarrow Prediction.
  • They will help →\rightarrow Promise.

📦 Useful Word Pairs

In English, some words always like to hang out together. These are called 'collocations'. See these from the story:

  • Stop working (Quit doing a job)
  • Lose money (When you have less money than before)
  • Find a solution (Fix a problem)

Quick Tip: Instead of learning one word, learn the pair to sound more natural!

Vocabulary Learning

workers
people who do work for a company
Example:The workers at the factory are going on strike.
strike
a work stoppage to protest
Example:They will strike if the company does not give them more money.
unhappy
not feeling happy
Example:The workers are unhappy about their bonuses.
bonuses
extra money given as reward
Example:He received bonuses for his good performance.
profit
money earned after costs
Example:The company wants to increase its profit.
cost
amount of money needed
Example:The cost of the new machine is high.
company
a business that sells goods or services
Example:The company announced new policies.
customers
people who buy goods or services
Example:Customers are important to the business.
country
a nation with its own government
Example:South Korea is a country in Asia.
products
items made for sale
Example:The factory produces many different products.
angry
feeling upset or mad
Example:She was angry when she heard the news.
court
a legal place where disputes are decided
Example:They will take the case to court.
solution
a way to solve a problem
Example:They need a solution to the labor dispute.