Samsung's chip manufacturing facility in Pyeongtaek, located south of Seoul, South Korea, experienced a brief disruption due to a labor protest on April 23 and 24. During the night shift from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., many workers participated in the protest, demanding higher wages. As a result, chipset production at the facility dropped by 58%, while memory production decreased by 18%. Despite the seemingly small scale of these interruptions, they can significantly affect the tight schedules and delivery timelines typical in chip manufacturing. The workers' union has indicated that the protests were intended to last longer, but it remains unclear whether their demands were met or how the situation was ultimately resolved. The potential impact on chip supply is a concern for the industry, given the critical role of this facility in meeting global demand.