Why are we boycotting Samsung?

Some groups call for boycotting Samsung for various reasons, though there is no widespread global boycott like for some brands, with reasons being political, labor, and environmental concerns. One reason some activists boycott Samsung is due to labor issues in supply chain, with reports of poor working conditions in factories in Vietnam, China, and South Korea where Samsung manufactures phones, including long hours and union suppression allegations, though Samsung says it improved conditions. Another reason is Samsung's business in Israel and Palestine, with some pro-Palestinian groups calling for boycott due to Samsung's investments and operations in Israel, though Samsung is not primary target like other brands. Some environmental activists criticize Samsung for e-waste and not being as sustainable as competitors, though Samsung has recycling programs. In South Korea, some boycott Samsung due to chaebol power and Lee family corruption scandals, including Lee Jae-yong bribery case in 2017. Some consumers boycott Samsung appliances due to reliability issues like ice maker problems in refrigerators reported. However, there is no major official boycott movement against Samsung like against other brands, and Samsung remains world's largest phone maker with billions of customers, so boycott calls are limited to small activist groups. Most people do not boycott Samsung, and Samsung has strong brand loyalty, especially in South Korea and US. So reasons for boycotting Samsung are labor, political, and environmental concerns raised by some groups, but not widespread.