Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are facing demands for bonus increases from their local employees in China, prompting reactions from South Korean netizens.
On May 6, New Daily reported that employees at Samsung's semiconductor plant in Xi'an and SK Hynix's facility in Wuxi are advocating for higher bonuses. An industry insider noted, "Local hires at overseas subsidiaries are aware of how much headquarters employees earn, which is why they are clamoring for more bonuses. News about Samsung and SK Hynix's performance and bonuses is circulating on Chinese portals like Baidu."
The report also mentioned that an SK Hynix representative stated, "We operate our bonus system according to the characteristics of each country."
According to New Daily, SK Hynix is aware of the demands for bonus increases from its local hires in China. The Wuxi plant is a critical site, responsible for about half of the company's DRAM production, and it is estimated that at least 4,000 employees work there.
In response to the news, South Korean netizens expressed negative opinions. Comments included, "It's chaos everywhere," "The yellow envelope law is causing a mess in no time," and "Those who think subcontractors should receive bonuses probably believe the same should apply to China." Other reactions included, "People are making a fuss both inside and outside the country," and "Did they return their salaries when the market was bad? Investors understand the risks they took, but it's frustrating," along with remarks about a global trend of seeking bonuses.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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