The commission is holding a closed-door meeting from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Government Sejong Building on May 19.
Prior to the meeting, Choi Seung-ho, head of the joint action committee for the Samsung Electronics union, refrained from making comments. However, Yeom Myung-gu, head of the People Team for the Device Solutions division, stated, "We will do our best until the end" before entering the meeting.
The negotiations come as Samsung Electronics prepares for a strike scheduled for May 21, following a request from Minister of Employment and Labor Kim Young-hoon to engage in mediation starting the previous day. During the initial meeting, both sides outlined their positions and discussed key issues, including the criteria and caps for performance bonuses.
The commission has indicated that progress is being made. Park Jang-beom, a mediation officer, noted, "Both sides have been proactive. We have heard enough from both parties and are assessing whether there have been any changes to the various proposals discussed so far. The process has been smooth."
As the meeting continues, there is keen interest in whether the two sides will find common ground. The commission plans to gather feedback from both parties and develop a mediation proposal. However, if discussions extend, the meeting may continue into the early hours of May 20, similar to the first mediation session held on May 11-12, which concluded in the early hours of May 13.
The government has also indicated that it may invoke emergency mediation powers if the strike materializes.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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