[Man-Ki Kim]Korea should restrict semiconductor strikes

South Korea now faces a national decision: Which industries are so essential to the country’s survival that their paralysis can no longer be treated as just another workplace dispute? In 2025, Korea’s exports hit a record $709 billion, with semiconductors accounting for 24.4 percent of that total, driven by demand for AI chips. Although semiconductors are Korea’s top export and are critical to economic security, the country lacks robust legal protections for this key sector against industrial di

By The Korea Herald

Korea grows intoxicated on semiconductor windfall - Korea JoongAng Daily

Korea grows intoxicated on semiconductor windfall  Korea JoongAng Daily