The South Korean government intervenes in the Samsung Electronics strike; the Prime Minister's office states the strike will never be allowed to happen.

Glonghui May 13｜South Korea's Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho stated in a post on X that the South Korean government deeply regrets that Samsung Electronics failed to reach a resolution, but under no circumstances can a strike be allowed. The Office of the Prime Minister of South Korea also issued a statement saying the government will closely monitor the situation and proactively provide support to ensure that dialogue between the union and management can continue, and under no circumstances will a strike occur.