Myungkyo Hong is an activist with Platform C, a left-wing social movement organization in South Korea, and has been active in the fields of labor and political movements. He is interested in strengthening the international solidarity network in East and Southeast Asia.

July 13, 2026

• Myungkyo Hong

Samsung Workers’ Fight Is Just Beginning

Semiconductor workers at multinational South Korean corporation Samsung won significant contract gains after a credible strike threat this spring. Their struggle is a crucial one for the global labor movement as AI reshapes the world economy.