Samsung Electronics shares in early trading following a labor-management agreement 6% surge, semiconductor ETFs also rise

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Samsung Electronics and its labor union announced an agreement, ending the labor dispute. The company said the agreement would help stabilize labor-management relations. The terms were made public in the form of an agreement between the company and the union.

The agreement specifies a wage increase of 6.2% and performance bonus payments of 10.5%. The performance bonus will be paid entirely in treasury shares, with no separate cap. The company provided specific details on the payment method and percentage.

Alongside the announcement of the agreement, Samsung Electronics pledged to normalize labor-management relations and apologized for causing concern. The company expressed its commitment to building mature and constructive labor-management relations. Both sides agreed to proceed with follow-up steps.

Market reaction was immediate. Samsung Electronics shares surged in early trading 6% and semiconductor-related exchange-traded funds and shares of group affiliates also rose. Trading value and quote activity increased compared with usual levels.

The business community welcomed the agreement, saying it had helped avoid an economic shock. Companies said they expected labor-management stability to have a positive impact on supply and business operations. Implementation details and further discussions still lie ahead.