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OK SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. will shut down its TV production plant in Slovakia, industry sources said Thursday. This undated photo provided by Samsung Electronics Co. shows workers at the company's TV factory in Slovakia. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) (END) Keywords #Samsung Electronics #Slovakia plant Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Police vow zero tolerance for terror threats against BTS comeback concert Most Saved Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life (2nd LD) N. Korea, U.S. conduct joint drills Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Most Viewed All Categories N. Korea's national sports festival prev Samsung Electronics to close its TV plant in Slovakia: sources Next Samsung Electronics to close its TV plant in Slovakia: sources

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SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. will shut down its TV production plant in Slovakia, industry sources said Thursday.
The facility in Galanta will close in May, ending 24 years of operations, as the South Korean tech giant moves to improve operational efficiency.
The decision is seen as a response to prolonged low growth in the global TV market and intensifying competition.
Sources also said high energy prices in Slovakia, along with rising production costs driven by surging memory and component prices, were contributing factors.
Since its founding in 2002, the Galanta plant has supplied TVs to the European market.
The factory currently employs about 700 workers, and the company plans to provide support for their reemployment.
This undated photo provided by Samsung Electronics Co. shows workers at the company's TV factory in Slovakia. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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## Expert Analysis

### Merits
- Korea committed to expanding nuclear, missile programs; poses 'significant' threats to S.

### Areas for Consideration
- This undated photo provided by Samsung Electronics Co. shows workers at the company's TV factory in Slovakia. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) (END) Keywords #Samsung Electronics #Slovakia plant Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Police vow zero tolerance for terror threats against BTS comeback concert Most Saved Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life (2nd LD) N.

### Implications
- OK SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. will shut down its TV production plant in Slovakia, industry sources said Thursday.
- The facility in Galanta will close in May, ending 24 years of operations, as the South Korean tech giant moves to improve operational efficiency.
- This undated photo provided by Samsung Electronics Co. shows workers at the company's TV factory in Slovakia. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) (END) Keywords #Samsung Electronics #Slovakia plant Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Police vow zero tolerance for terror threats against BTS comeback concert Most Saved Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life (2nd LD) N.

### Expert Commentary
This article covers korea, slovakia, seoul topics. Notable strengths include discussion of korea. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 430.