SEOUL, May 14 (Reuters) – A threatened ‌strike by ‌Samsung Electronics’ union ​would be a significant risk to South ‌Korea’s ⁠economic growth, exports and markets, ⁠Finance Minister Koo ​Yun-cheol said ​on ​Thursday.

The chipmaking ‌giant and its union failed to reach a pay deal ‌on Wednesday, ​while ​the ​unionised ‌workers plan to ​strike ​for 18 days starting ​May ‌21.

(Reporting by Jihoon ​LeeEditing by Ed ​Davies)