Samsung chip output plunged during overnight shift as workers rallied for higher wages

Overnight production fell sharply for foundry and memory chips

Samsung Electronics saw major drops in chip production at its South Korea facilities during an overnight shift on Thursday, its union says. Foundry chip output fell 58% and memory chip output declined 18% as unionised workers joined a rally seeking higher wages. The incident highlights how labour actions can quickly disrupt high-volume semiconductor supply chains.