Daily brief
Samsung Electronics' union has announced a strike starting Thursday after wage negotiations collapsed, with around 48,000 workers expected to participate. The South Korean presidential office expressed deep regret, and President Lee urged limits on labor action. The government is considering emergency steps to mitigate potential disruptions to the AI supply chain. (ongoing coverage)
Japan and South Korea agreed to boost energy cooperation amid the Middle East war.
South Korean and Chinese supertankers attempted to exit the Strait of Hormuz.
Hyundai will recall over 54,000 vehicles in the US over a fire risk, the NHTSA said.