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Samsung to Provide Up to 150 mln Won in Compensation for Victims of Work-related Diseases

SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – The mediation committee for the dispute between Samsung Electronics Co. and its former employees suffering from work-related illnesses announced the finalized settlement for the two parties, with the plan including compensation of up to 150 million won (US$132,000) per illness. The announcement came as South Korea’s top chipmaker and [...]

Mediation for Victims of Samsung’s Work Diseases Behind Schedule

SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — The settlement process to resolve the dispute between Samsung Electronics Co. and its former employees suffering from work-related illnesses is behind schedule, industry sources said Wednesday, apparently as their mediation committee is still contemplating details on compensation. In July, South Korea’s top chipmaker and an advocacy group representing victims [...]