Samsung Raises South Korea Repair Material Prices 5% for Phones, 9% for Appliances
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Updated · GSMArena.com · Jul 13
Samsung Raises South Korea Repair Material Prices 5% for Phones, 9% for Appliances
3 articles · Updated · GSMArena.com · Jul 13
Summary
Samsung’s South Korea service unit has lifted repair material prices by an average 5% for smartphones and 9% for home appliances, adding about KRW 11,000 to a typical phone repair.
Replacement parts account for roughly 80% of repair bills, and Samsung said only material costs are rising while labor charges and service fees remain unchanged.
Raw material inflation is driving the increase: The Chosun cited higher copper and gold prices tied partly to Middle East instability, while one manufacturer told the SME ministry first-half raw material costs jumped about 60%.
LG Electronics plans to hold appliance repair prices steady for now, underscoring that Samsung’s move comes as broader component and materials costs are climbing.