In recent years, Samsung has received criticism toward the working conditions in its factories that manufacture computer chips. It has been suggested that the chemicals used in the factories have caused cancer among some of the workers. Despite the fact that the company has denied these allegations, Samsung did issue a formal apology and offer to compensate sick workers. However, Samsung has refused the mediator's suggestion that an independent company handle compensation for these workers. This refusal has led to even more conflict between the company and the advocacy group for the sick workers, Banolim. Presently, more than 200 sick people have sought help from Banolim on this issue.
See "Samsung Aid for Sick Workers Comes With Conditions, Secrecy", New York Times, December 11, 2015