Samsung’s labor negotiations break down; Adata chairman warns that DRAM and NAND prices may surge again

Golden Finance, May 20 — According to Taiwan's Industrial & Commercial Times, labor negotiations at Samsung Electronics have once again broken down, and a large-scale strike will begin tomorrow. ADATA Chairman Chen Li-bai stated that if the strike lasts longer, it could further impact global supplies of DRAM and NAND Flash, pushing industry prices higher. Chen Li-bai noted that the majority of production capacity from the three major memory manufacturers for 2026 has already been booked and sold in advance, and many customers have begun negotiating supply contracts for 2027 and even longer terms.