Government Denies Rumors of Official Letters Demanding Samsung and SK Hynix Scrap Incentive Agreements

The Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy issued a full denial on Wednesday regarding allegations that the government sent official letters to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix demanding the cancellation of existing incentive agreements for a "semiconductor excess profit-sharing scheme."

The Ministry of Employment and Labor labeled the claims as "false information" and warned that it would take strong action against the malicious spread of such rumors.

The ministry stated on Wednesday, "The posts currently circulating online regarding a 'semiconductor excess profit-sharing scheme' and the 'cancellation of incentive agreements' are completely groundless and contain content that is contrary to the facts."

Recently, posts have been spreading on anonymous online communities for employees, claiming that the government sent official letters to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix ordering a full review of existing incentive agreements and requiring them to design and operate compensation and distribution methods in line with a government-led excess profit-sharing policy starting next year.

The Ministry of Employment and Labor clarified that it has never sent any such official letters.

"We plan to respond strongly to the malicious dissemination of such false information in the future, including by reporting it to investigative authorities," the ministry stated.

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy also issued a notice, stating, "The posts circulating online claiming that the government sent official letters to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to form a government-led think tank for an excess profit-sharing scheme are completely untrue."

The ministry emphasized, "We plan to respond strongly to the malicious dissemination of such false information in the future, including by reporting it to investigative authorities."

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Employment and Labor plans to hold a discussion forum on topics such as semiconductor profit distribution sometime this month.

It is reported that the specific agenda and timing are currently being coordinated.
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