Samsung Electronics Union Chairmen Choi Seung-ho and Lee Song-yi Profiles! Education, University, Position, Department

Unveiling the surprising profiles of Samsung Electronics SME Union Chairman Choi Seung-ho and Vice Chairman Lee Song-yi! From education, university, job title, and department to recent hot controversies and OPI performance bonus issues, we’ve organized all the latest information for 2026 in an easy-to-understand format!

 

1. Profile of Samsung Electronics Labor Union Chairman Choi Seung-ho

First of all, let's take a look at the profile of Chairman Choi Seung-ho, who is currently at the very center of this!

 

Age (Date of Birth): Born March 30, 1991 (35 years old as of 2026)

Affiliation and Department: Samsung Electronics DS (Semiconductor) Division, Memory Business Unit, Pyeongtaek FAB 3 Group

Education and University: Graduated from Hankwang High School ➡️ Graduated from Myongji University, Department of Industrial Engineering

Key Labor Union Experience: Joined the Samsung Electronics Workers' Union in 2021

 

Served as the Public Relations Director of the Samsung Electronics Branch of the Multi-Enterprise Union in 2024, then elected as the 2nd Chairman!

2. Vice Chairperson Lee Song-yi's Profile and Department

Vice Chairperson Lee Song-yi, exuding a tremendous presence next to Chairperson Choi Seung-ho! This person is Your history of union activities is really impressive.

 

Age (Date of Birth): Born May 6, 1985 (41 years old as of 2026)

Affiliation and Department: Samsung Electronics DX (Home Appliances & Mobile) Division, Manufacturing Group 2 (DA)

Education: Graduated from Gwangju Industrial High School

Key Union Experience: Led the tent sit-in in front of Chairman Lee Jae-yong's residence as a member of the 1st executive committee of the National Federation of Labor Unions (Jeonsamno) in 2019.

 

2023 Samsung Electronics DX Labor Union Establishment Committee Chairman (Leader of union founding)

Current Vice Chairman of the Samsung Electronics Branch of the Multi-Enterprise Labor Union

Chairman Choi Seung-ho is in Semiconductor (DS) and Vice Chairman Lee Song-yi is in Home Appliances (DX), so it seems like a lineup that balances the business divisions in its own way!

3. The 'Southeast Asia Vacation' & 'Company Deletion' Controversy That Recently Caused an Explosion in Online Communities

① Chairman Choi Seung-ho's Thailand Vacation & Business Class Verification
It was revealed that Chairman Choi went on a week-long vacation to Thailand immediately after announcing the first-ever general strike and even holding a large-scale rally in Pyeongtaek. It was understandable that people called it irresponsible for the leader to leave for a resort while his colleagues were on edge preparing for the strike. Furthermore, the controversy over his morality intensified as he had flown business class on more than half of his business trips to Southeast Asia over the past two years and posted proof photos on Instagram.

 

② Vice Chairperson Lee Song-yi's "Let's get rid of the company" remark in the group chat
Recently, the government (the Prime Minister) pressured Samsung Electronics by threatening to invoke 'emergency arbitration powers' because the economic impact of a strike would be too severe. Enraged by this, Vice Chairperson Lee Song-yi sent incredibly strong messages to the union members' communication channel, saying things like, "It is right for us to just get rid of Samsung Electronics," "I want to punch the company in the face," and "If you send me to jail, I will come back after reading books and exercising," which is currently dominating news headlines.

4. What the Samsung Electronics Union Really Wants (Conflict over OPI Performance Bonuses)

So why on earth is the union so angry, and what are they demanding? The core issue is, as expected, the 'Operating Performance Incentive (OPI).' Right now, management and the union's proposal are in a complete standoff.

 

Company Proposal: Maintain the performance bonus cap (50% of annual salary) as is, but negotiate within around 10% of operating profit!

Union Demands: Complete abolition of the performance bonus cap! And unconditionally set aside 15% of operating profit as a performance bonus fund and distribute it fairly!

 

The union's position is, "Even if we give 15% of the operating profit, 85% still belongs to the company, so what is so excessive about that?" while the company is holding its ground, stating, "Global competition is fierce, so it is difficult to abolish the cap." Everyone is reportedly holding their breath and watching because if mediation is not reached before the general strike on the 21st, it could lead to a real catastrophe.

 

5. Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A) regarding the Samsung Electronics Labor Union

 

Q1. What is Union Chairman Choi Seung-ho's rank and specific workplace?
A1. Chairman Choi Seung-ho belongs to the Pyeongtaek FAB3 Group of the Memory Business Division, DS Sector, Samsung Electronics. He works as an Engineer (Pro) in the general employee category and simultaneously leads labor union activities.

 

Q2. Why did Vice Chairperson Lee Song-yi make the remark about "company spin-off/deletion"?
A2. As the government was considering the coercive 'emergency arbitration power' to prevent Samsung Electronics' general strike, heated remarks were made in the process of encouraging union members not to be deterred and to join the strike in protest.

 

Q3. I heard there is conflict within the union itself (internal conflict). Is that true?
A3. Yes, that is correct. Since Chairman Choi Seung-ho comes from the Semiconductor (DS) division, there were many complaints that the opinions of union members in the Consumer Electronics/Mobile (DX) division were being marginalized during the negotiation process. As a result, internal conflict has intensified, with the DX-centered 'Donghaeng Union' withdrawing from the joint bargaining group.

 

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