A Samsung factory strike may push DRAM and NAND prices even higher
According to industry observers and supply chain experts cited by South Korean media outlets News1 and Dong-A Ilbo, the proposed strike at Samsung's Pyeongtaek and Hwaseong factories...
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AI Industry samsung memory A Samsung factory strike may push DRAM and NAND prices even higher An 18-day walkout could cut memory output, disrupt recovery for weeks, and deepen shortages already driven by AI demand By Kishalaya Kundu April 28, 2026, 8:13 9 comments Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Ripple effect: With negotiations stalling between Samsung's labor union and management, the proposed 18-day strike at the company's Pyeongtaek and Hwaseong factories appears inevitable. Consumers and electronics manufacturers are already reeling from the ongoing memory crunch and the resulting price hikes, and industry insiders fear that a strike could further disrupt the global supply chain, exacerbating the memory crisis.
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