{ "schemaVersion": "1.5.0", "language": "en", "slug": "samsung-electronics", "brandKey": "samsungelectronics", "canonicalName": "Samsung Electronics", "canonicalUrl": "https://brand.com/brand-wiki/samsung-electronics", "jsonUrl": "https://brand.com/brand-wiki/samsung-electronics/json", "markdownUrl": "https://brand.com/brand-wiki/samsung-electronics/md", "name": "Samsung Electronics", "oneLiner": "A South Korean technology company whose businesses span semiconductors, smartphones, displays, televisions, appliances, and connected-device services.", "summary": "Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a South Korean multinational technology and major-appliance company headquartered in Suwon. Founded in 1969 as Samsung Electric Industries, it developed from a domestic electronics manufacturer into one of the world's largest technology businesses. The company operates across both finished products and industrial components, giving it an unusually broad position in the electronics value chain. Its principal activities include memory and system semiconductors, displays, smartphones, tablets, televisions, monitors, refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, soundbars, image sensors, camera modules, batteries, and connected-home software.\n\nThe company's consumer-facing identity is most closely associated with Samsung Galaxy mobile devices. The Galaxy portfolio includes flagship Galaxy S smartphones, foldable Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip products, mid-range Galaxy A devices, Galaxy M models in selected markets, Galaxy Tab tablets, Galaxy Watch wearables, and Galaxy Buds audio products. Samsung also maintains a major television business, with premium QLED and other large-screen televisions supported by services such as Samsung TV Plus. Its appliance portfolio covers kitchen, laundry, climate-control, and smart-home products, while its hospitality and commercial-display activities serve hotels, businesses, stadiums, and other venues.\n\nSamsung's component operations are equally important. The company is a leading producer of DRAM, NAND flash memory, solid-state storage, processors, image sensors, display panels, and other electronic parts. These products are sold to external customers as well as used in Samsung-branded devices. This vertical integration has helped Samsung build manufacturing scale, manage supply chains, and develop technologies that connect components with consumer products. The company has also expanded into automotive electronics through its acquisition of Harman International, whose activities include connected-car systems, audio, and related technologies.\n\nSamsung's transformation was driven by major investments in research, manufacturing, design, and international distribution. During the 1980s it established a strong semiconductor base, and during the 1990s it pursued a design-led repositioning intended to move the brand away from a budget image. In mobile devices, the company progressed from weak early handset sales to becoming one of the world's leading smartphone vendors, helped by the Galaxy brand, Android ecosystem participation, large-scale display production, and rapid product iteration. It has also invested in foldable phones, artificial intelligence, 5G, smart-home integration, robotics, and energy-management services.\n\nThe business has faced significant setbacks, including antitrust proceedings connected with memory and LCD pricing, executive succession pressure, and the 2016 Galaxy Note 7 battery crisis. The Note 7 recall and production cancellation damaged the company's reputation and produced a substantial operational disruption, but subsequent Galaxy products helped rebuild consumer confidence. Samsung continues to balance cyclical semiconductor demand with more consumer-oriented businesses. Its international footprint includes research centers, manufacturing sites, sales operations, and distribution networks across many countries. The brand is positioned around technological breadth, premium design, manufacturing capability, and global scale, while competing with Apple, Xiaomi, Huawei, LG, Sony, Intel, SK hynix, Micron, and numerous appliance and display manufacturers.", "aliases": [ "三星电子株式会社", "Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.", "Samsung Electric Industries", "삼성전자", "Samsung Electronics Co.", "삼성전자(주)", "SEV", "Samsung Vietnam", "Công ty TNHH Samsung Electronics Việt Nam", "台湾三星电子", "台灣三星電子股份有限公司", "CÔNG TY TNHH ĐIỆN TỬ SAMSUNG VINA", "Samsung", "三星电子 (Samsung Electronics)", "三星电子（Samsung Electronics，MX移动体验事业部）", "三星" ], "entityType": "corporate_brand", "l1Slug": "consumer-discretionary", "l1": "Consumer Discretionary", "l2Slug": "consumer-durables", "l2": "Consumer Durables & Apparel", "l3Slug": "household-durables", "l3": "Household Durables", "l4Slug": "consumer-electronics-brands", "l4": "Consumer Electronics Brands", "country": "South Korea", "headquarters": "Yeongtong District, Suwon, South Korea", "operatingMarkets": [ "Global", "Worldwide" ], "foundedYear": 1969, "founder": "Lee Byung-chul", "website": "https://www.samsung.com", "websiteHost": "samsung.com", "parentCompany": "Samsung Group", "owner": "Samsung Group", "groupOrHouse": "Samsung Group", "listedStatus": "public", "ticker": "005930.KS", "status": "active", "enrichmentStatus": "wiki_ok", "typicalProducts": [ "Smartphones", "Foldable phones", "Tablets", "Smartwatches and wireless earbuds", "Televisions", "Computer monitors", "Refrigerators", "Washing machines and dryers", "Air conditioners", "Soundbars", "Semiconductors", "DRAM and NAND flash memory", "Galaxy smartphones and foldable phones", "Tablets, smartwatches and wireless earbuds", "Televisions, monitors and display panels", "Refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners and other home appliances", "Memory chips, solid-state storage and semiconductor components", "System semiconductors and foundry manufacturing services", "Network equipment", "Automotive infotainment and connected-car technology through Harman", "Smartphones and tablets", "Televisions and monitors", "Computers and laptops", "Home appliances", "Memory chips and other semiconductors", "Displays and electronic components" ], "flagshipOfferings": [ "Galaxy S series", "Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip series", "Galaxy A series", "Galaxy Tab series", "Galaxy Watch", "Galaxy Buds", "QLED televisions", "Samsung OLED televisions", "Exynos processors", "DRAM and NAND memory", "Samsung Display panels", "Harman connected-car and audio systems", "Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip", "Galaxy Tab", "Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds", "Neo QLED and QLED televisions", "Bespoke home appliances", "DRAM, NAND flash and solid-state storage", "Samsung Foundry process technologies", "Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets", "Samsung televisions", "Samsung home appliances", "Samsung memory and semiconductor products" ], "positioning": "A globally scaled, innovation-led technology brand combining premium consumer electronics with vertically integrated semiconductor, display, and component manufacturing.", "sameAs": [ "https://www.samsung.com" ], "claimStatus": "unclaimed", "wikiVerified": false, "updatedAt": "2026-11-10T13:14:24.233Z", "generatedAt": "2026-11-04T15:57:58.708Z", "executives": [ { "name": "Jun Young-hyun", "title": "Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer", "isCurrent": true, "startYear": 2025, "endYear": null }, { "name": "Roh Tae-moon", "title": "President and Chief Executive Officer; Head of Device eXperience", "isCurrent": true, "startYear": 2025, "endYear": null }, { "name": "Jun Young-hyun", "title": "Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; Head of Device Solutions", "isCurrent": true, "startYear": 2024, "endYear": null }, { "name": "Lee Jae-yong", "title": "Executive Chairman", "isCurrent": true, "startYear": 2022, "endYear": null }, { "name": "Han Jong-hee", "title": "Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer", "isCurrent": false, "startYear": 2022, "endYear": 2025 }, { "name": "Kyung Kye-hyun", "title": "President and Chief Executive Officer; Head of Device Solutions", "isCurrent": false, "startYear": 2022, "endYear": 2024 }, { "name": "Kwon Oh-hyun", "title": "Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman", "isCurrent": false, "startYear": 2012, "endYear": 2017 }, { "name": "Choi Gee-sung", "title": "Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman", "isCurrent": false, "startYear": 2010, "endYear": 2012 }, { "name": "Lee Kun-hee", "title": "Chairman", "isCurrent": false, "startYear": 1987, "endYear": 2020 } ], "news": [ { "headline": "Automakers and electronics brands announce Korea Grand Festival promotions", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": null, "publishedDatePrecision": "unknown", "summary": "Hyundai Motor, Kia, GM Korea, Renault Korea, KG Mobility, Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are set to launch promotional sales on November 1 as part of the Korea Grand Festival. Specific products and discount rates were to be announced when the promotions begin.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://korea.stripes.com/travel/korea-grand-festival-discounts.html" }, { "headline": "Samsung Electronics reports third-quarter earnings", "year": 2026, "eventDate": "2026-10-29", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2026-10-29", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics reported third-quarter revenue of 195.25 trillion won and operating profit of 107.44 trillion won. Revenue rose 126.88% year on year, and operating profit rose 783.11%.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/29/samsung-electronics-third-quarter-earnings.html" }, { "headline": "Samsung reportedly prepares to exit Hong Kong home-appliance market", "year": 2026, "eventDate": "2026-10-28", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2026-10-28", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics was reported to be preparing to exit Hong Kong's home-appliance market and stop selling major appliances including refrigerators, washing machines and air conditioners. The report did not establish that the exit had been completed.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://metrohk.com.hk/%E7%A7%91%E6%8A%80/%E4%B8%89%E6%98%9F%E5%82%B3%E6%92%A4%E5%87%BA%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E5%AE%B6%E9%9B%BB%E5%B8%82%E5%A0%B4-c5ec90" }, { "headline": "Reported leak of Samsung technology by former employee", "year": 2026, "eventDate": "2026-10-22", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2026-11-05", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "A former Samsung Electronics employee who later joined CXMT was reportedly sentenced by the Seoul High Court to five years in prison for leaking Samsung technology. The article reports the sentence was reduced from seven years at the first trial.", "tags": [], "isScandal": true, "sourceUrl": "https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/05/semiconductor-china-korea-talents-rivalry.html" }, { "headline": "Samsung Electronics receives U.S. patent for blockchain synchronization method", "year": 2026, "eventDate": "2026-10-20", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2026-10-23", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "The USPTO granted Samsung Electronics U.S. Patent No. 12,771,744 for a peer-to-peer blockchain method intended to reduce network traffic and energy use.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://econotimes.com/Samsung-Receives-U-S-Patent-for-Peer-to-Peer-Blockchain-Synchronization-1760971" }, { "headline": "Samsung Electronics expands SSD brand campaign across global landmarks", "year": 2026, "eventDate": "2026-10-19", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2026-10-19", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics expanded its SSD brand campaign across global landmarks.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipAFBVV95cUxQaXVpS2N5QnhuNk9hTWp3TVpmYVlQZ0JqUXFUeURQNlh5OURpbjF1b28tdnVobTJneUpqYVEyV0MwX2cta29KeS0wQ2ZFc1RZQ3dlM2ZnUWduQWRhU3I5bkltN1ZvTFdnNm10VWVqVlVVdm9yc3FFSmVMM3BROTUzZGdPQ1ZUc21MVy1OV2p3em1PbWpHTWNENS1kMG5GX21WNHEzQw?oc=5" }, { "headline": "Samsung Electronics and Checkout.com announce global partnership", "year": 2026, "eventDate": "2026-10-19", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2026-10-20", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics and Checkout.com announced a global partnership to support Samsung’s digital commerce ecosystem. Checkout.com will extend its services to more Samsung digital commerce scenarios and markets, including Galaxy Store and Samsung.com in the EU and North America. Samsung Pay is planned to become available to Checkout.com merchants through its Flow integration product from October 31.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.prnasia.com/story/552338-1.shtml" }, { "headline": "Applied Materials launches EPIC Center in Sunnyvale, California with $5 billion initial investment", "year": 2026, "eventDate": "2026-10-12", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2026-10-13", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Applied Materials launched its Equipment and Process Innovation and Commercialisation (EPIC) Center in Sunnyvale, California with an initial $5 billion capital investment. The 600,000-square-foot facility, featuring nearly four acres of advanced cleanroom space, opens with a founding roster of semiconductor majors including TSMC, Intel, SK Hynix, Micron and Samsung Electronics, alongside innovation partners Broadcom, Advantest, SCREEN, KIOXIA and Besi, and is designed to bring together chipmakers, systems companies, equipment vendors and university researchers to accelerate semiconductor process technology and equipment R&D.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/devices/applied-materials-launches-epic-center-in-california-invests-5-bn-initially/134906572" }, { "headline": "Samsung Electronics' preliminary Q3 operating profit beats expectations on semiconductor recovery, Citi says", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": null, "publishedDatePrecision": "unknown", "summary": "Samsung Electronics' preliminary third-quarter operating profit was reported at 107.4 trillion won, up 20% quarter-on-quarter and up 782% year-on-year. Citi said the surge was driven mainly by a strong recovery in the semiconductor business, enough to offset unfavorable exchange rates, bonus expenses and mobile division losses, and maintained a buy rating, saying the HBM4 ramp-up and sharp ASP increases support its 2027 earnings elasticity view.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.eastmoney.com/a/202610093890298489.html" }, { "headline": "Samsung plans to cut smartphone supply 20%–30% in Q4 2026 amid memory price rises", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": "2026-10-09", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "According to Korean outlet MoneyToday, Samsung Electronics' MX (Mobile eXperience) division has notified suppliers of a plan to cut smartphone supply by 20% to 30% in the fourth quarter of 2026. Industry sources said that after memory prices kept rising, phone margins have become very thin and some products may even be loss-making, and the reduction is a way to protect overall profitability. Samsung had previously expected annual phone output of up to 270 million units, which could fall to just over 200 million after the reduction; the company plans to release detailed Q3 results on October 29.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.ifanr.com/1683244" }, { "headline": "AMD CEO says AMD continues to explore foundry partnership with Samsung Electronics", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": "2026-10-07", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "AMD's chief executive said the company continues to explore a foundry partnership with Samsung Electronics, according to Reuters.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiygFBVV95cUxOVnpmbEtsYzhNazY0T25QU3BtdW9qVUdFQVk0UFVaUkhPN3VZdXJjUk1fU2U3Y3pleVR2TUxxd05ObHVpNEVLLVZiZmZsUkJtU05GbUJGZmtHeVM0MXc3dE9WTEZIajh6OEdVZWk5OXlDVkJkam1VUTdSWHI5ZmZEakthTTVZN29JSm1XbHNxMXVmUzk1YjhpakE0R3BRS3NMUG5LX3ZzSkhCQWJQbmdQcmpnRF9sWnFHbFVwNV9rclhWWUFXd3l4UWpB?oc=5" }, { "headline": "Samsung launches Galaxy Tab S12 series with Tab S12 Ultra and Tab S12+", "year": 2026, "eventDate": "2026-09-30", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2026-10-08", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "On September 30, 2026, Samsung Electronics officially launched the Galaxy Tab S12 series, comprising the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S12+ tablets. The series features a 3nm processor, Galaxy AI functions, an included S Pen, IP68 dust/water resistance and a thin design. The devices will go on sale in the China market from October 14, 2026, with the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra (WLAN version) priced from RMB 10,499 and the Galaxy Tab S12+ (WLAN version) from RMB 8,899.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://nb.zol.com.cn/1257/12573486.html" }, { "headline": "Samsung launches DualVent Over-the-Range Microwave in US and Canada", "year": 2026, "eventDate": "2026-09", "datePrecision": "month", "publishedAt": "2026-08-20", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics announced the release of its new Over-the-Range Microwave featuring DualVent technology, with availability in the U.S. and Canadian markets starting September 2026. The model includes dual air intakes at the bottom and front, Auto Connectivity with compatible Samsung cooktops or range ovens, and a fingerprint-resistant finish.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://bubblear.com/samsung-launches-dualvent-over-the-range-microwave-for-enhanced-kitchen-ventilation/32804/" }, { "headline": "Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 FE at $699", "year": 2026, "eventDate": "2026-08-27", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2026-08-27", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics officially unveiled the Galaxy S26 FE, a lower-cost Fan Edition model of its Galaxy S26 flagship series, priced at $699 in the U.S. and €799 in Europe, with availability from select carriers starting Sept. 3 and nationwide U.S. availability beginning Sept. 4.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.ibtimes.com.au/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-affordable-flagship-features-1874671" }, { "headline": "Samsung launches ISOCELL HPC image sensor", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": "2026-08-10", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics has launched its next-generation 200-megapixel CMOS image sensor, the ISOCELL HPC.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.digitimes.com/newsshow/article.asp?datePublish=2026%2F08%2F10&pages=pd&seq=220" }, { "headline": "Samsung unveils 130-inch Micro RGB TV at CES 2026", "year": 2026, "eventDate": "2026-01-05", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": null, "publishedDatePrecision": "unknown", "summary": "Samsung Electronics unveiled a 130-inch Micro RGB TV at CES 2026, describing it as the world's first 130-inch Micro RGB TV and its largest Micro RGB display, featuring Micro RGB AI Engine Pro, Micro RGB Colour Booster Pro, Micro RGB HDR Pro, Micro RGB Precision Colour 100, Glare Free technology, HDR10+ ADVANCED, Eclipsa Audio and Vision AI Companion.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.advanced-television.com/2026/01/05/samsung-unveils-130-inch-micro-rgb-tv/" }, { "headline": "Samsung unveils world's first 130-inch Micro RGB TV at CES 2026", "year": 2026, "eventDate": "2026-01-05", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": null, "publishedDatePrecision": "unknown", "summary": "Samsung Electronics unveiled the world's first 130-inch Micro RGB TV (R95H model) at CES 2026, its largest Micro RGB display, featuring next-generation colour technology and a new Timeless Frame design.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.australiannews.net/news/278791299/samsung-unveils-world-first-130-inch-micro-rgb-tv-featuring-next-generation-colour-and-timeless-new-design" }, { "headline": "Samsung launches BESPOKE home-appliance series in Taiwan", "year": 2023, "eventDate": "2023-05-25", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2023-05-25", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung announced the launch in Taiwan of its new BESPOKE home-appliance series, including refrigerators, washers and dryers, air purifiers, and microwave ovens.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.eprice.com.tw/tech/talk/1186/5727451/1/" }, { "headline": "Samsung announces plan for Gangnam flagship store", "year": 2023, "eventDate": "2023-05-15", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2023-05-15", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics said it plans to operate a flagship store named Samsung Gangnam near Gangnam Station in Seoul, with opening expected by the end of June. The article reports the planned opening, not a completed opening.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20230515/samsung-electronics-opens-flagship-store-in-gangnam-to-rival-apple" }, { "headline": "Samsung launches Galaxy A-series devices in Kenya", "year": 2023, "eventDate": "2023-05-08", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2023-05-08", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics launched the Galaxy A14, A24 5G, A34 5G and A54 5G in the Kenyan market. The devices were available at authorized dealer stores nationwide.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://techmoran.com/2023/05/08/samsung-electronics-launches-a-series-range-of-devices-into-the-kenyan-market/" }, { "headline": "Samsung Electronics restricts employees' use of generative AI tools", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": null, "publishedDatePrecision": "unknown", "summary": "Samsung Electronics notified employees of a new policy restricting the use of generative AI tools. The article reports that the policy followed an incident in which Samsung engineers uploaded internal source code to ChatGPT, inadvertently exposing it.", "tags": [], "isScandal": true, "sourceUrl": "https://www.3dmgame.com/news/202305/3868375.html" }, { "headline": "Samsung Electronics reduces memory production", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": "2023-04-27", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics said it was in the process of reducing memory production and expected the scale of the reduction to be substantially larger.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.koreaherald.com/article/3114246" }, { "headline": "Samsung Electronics receives 80 iF Design Awards", "year": 2023, "eventDate": "2023-04-25", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2023-04-25", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics announced that it received 80 awards at the 2023 iF Design Awards, including a Gold Award for its Bespoke Infinite Line refrigerator and kitchen appliances.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://menafn.com/1106087576/Samsung-Electronics-Celebrates-80-Wins-at-iF-Design-Awards-2023" }, { "headline": "Samsung launches Connect Smarter This Ramadan campaign", "year": 2023, "eventDate": "2023-03-23", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2023-03-23", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics launched its “Connect Smarter This Ramadan” campaign to showcase the SmartThings app and connected-device experiences during Ramadan.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://menafn.com/1105844003/SAMSUNG-LAUNCHES-CONNECT-SMARTER-THIS-RAMADAN-CAMPAIGN-TO-EMPOWER-GOODNESS-THROUGH-ITS-SMARTTHINGS-MULTI-DEVICE-EXPERIENCE-APPLICATION-Mid-EastInfo" }, { "headline": "Samsung announces vRAN 3.0 features for North America", "year": 2023, "eventDate": "2023-03-01", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2023-03-01", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung announced new vRAN features and said it plans to begin offering them to operators in North America in the first half of 2023.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/roll/2023-03-01/doc-imyiiyet7891439.shtml" }, { "headline": "Zamil Air Conditioners and Samsung agree to cooperate on local HVAC manufacturing", "year": 2023, "eventDate": "2023-02-21", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2023-02-21", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Zamil Air Conditioners Company signed a cooperation agreement with Samsung Electronics to explore business opportunities in Saudi Arabia, including local manufacture of VRF air conditioners.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.arabnews.com/corporate-and-sponsored-content/zamil-air-conditioners-partners-with-samsung-to-boost-local-manufacturing-2255196" }, { "headline": "Samsung announces global launch of Odyssey Neo G7 gaming monitor", "year": 2023, "eventDate": "2023-01-26", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2023-01-26", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics announced the global launch of the Odyssey Neo G7 (model G70NC), its first flat Mini-LED model and a new form factor in its Odyssey lineup.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://videocardz.com/press-release/samsung-unveils-odyssey-neo-g7-43-its-first-4k-144hz-quantum-mini-led-gaming-monitor" }, { "headline": "Samsung unveils 200MP ISOCELL HP2 camera sensor", "year": 2023, "eventDate": "2023-01-17", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2023-01-17", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics unveiled the ISOCELL HP2, a 200MP camera sensor for premium smartphones. Samsung said the sensor includes pixel-binning, autofocus and HDR technologies, and is expected to appear first in the Galaxy S23 Ultra.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.deccanherald.com/technology/samsung-unveils-new-200mp-camera-sensor-for-phones-1181910.html" }, { "headline": "Samsung introduces ISOCELL HP2 image sensor", "year": 2023, "eventDate": "2023-01-17", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2023-01-17", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics introduced its ISOCELL HP2 200MP image sensor. The article says the sensor had entered mass production and might appear in the Galaxy S23 series.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://technave.com/gadget/Samsung-introduces-new-200MP-Image-Sensor-possibly-appearing-on-the-Galaxy-S23-series-33173.html" }, { "headline": "Samsung launches ISOCELL HP2 image sensor", "year": 2023, "eventDate": "2023-01-17", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2023-01-18", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics launched its 200-megapixel ISOCELL HP2 image sensor on January 17. The sensor is intended for future high-end smartphones and is in mass production.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/roll/2023-01-18/doc-imyaqkuq8863869.shtml" }, { "headline": "Broadcom offers proposed corrective measures in South Korean antitrust case", "year": 2023, "eventDate": "2023-01-09", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2023-01-09", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "South Korea's Fair Trade Commission announced corrective measures tentatively agreed with Broadcom amid an ongoing probe into alleged abuse of market power against Korean clients. Broadcom pledged funds to support the local chip industry and other antitrust measures; the regulator had not yet decided whether to close the case without additional penalties.", "tags": [], "isScandal": true, "sourceUrl": "https://www.koreaherald.com/article/3037750" }, { "headline": "Samsung launches new Odyssey and high-resolution monitors", "year": 2023, "eventDate": "2023-01-06", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2023-01-06", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung presented new monitor products at CES 2023, including the Odyssey Neo G9, Odyssey OLED G9, and ViewFinity S9. The article identifies the Neo G9 as the world's first dual-UHD monitor.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/roll/2023-01-06/doc-imxzfpwi8884378.shtml" }, { "headline": "Samsung appoints Lee Young-hee global marketing president", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-12-05", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": null, "publishedDatePrecision": "unknown", "summary": "Samsung appointed Lee Young-hee as president of the global marketing center in its Device eXperience division, which manages the company's mobile business. The article describes this as Samsung's first woman appointed to the senior position.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "http://www.chinaz.com/2022/1205/1475562.shtml" }, { "headline": "Samsung and NTT DOCOMO expand Open RAN deployment cooperation", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-12-01", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2022-12-01", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung announced an expansion of its Open RAN deployment cooperation with NTT DOCOMO, including additional 3.7GHz, 4.5GHz and 28GHz radio units alongside the previously supported 3.4GHz units.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/roll/2022-12-01/doc-imqmmthc6648125.shtml" }, { "headline": "Samsung announces additional investment in Vietnam", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-10-04", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2022-10-04", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics announced plans to add US$3.3 billion to its investment in Vietnam, bringing its total investment there to US$21.5 billion by the end of 2022.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://news.tuoitre.vn/skoreas-samsung-pledges-to-boost-investment-in-vietnam-executive-10369396.htm" }, { "headline": "Samsung launches Odyssey Ark gaming monitor", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-09-02", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": null, "publishedDatePrecision": "unknown", "summary": "Samsung Electronics announced the worldwide launch of the 55-inch Odyssey Ark gaming monitor. The source also reports that the monitor was on sale in China.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.itbear.com.cn/html/2022-09/437254.html" }, { "headline": "Samsung updates Family Hub with new AI features", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-08-30", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2022-08-30", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics highlighted an update to Family Hub that adds AI features intended to add convenience to daily routines.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://news.samsung.com/ca/samsung-electronics-unveils-a-new-era-of-connected-living-with-updated-family-hub-global-launch-of-smartthings-home-life" }, { "headline": "Samsung launches SmartThings Home Life globally", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-08-30", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2022-08-30", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics announced the global launch of SmartThings Home Life, a service added to the SmartThings app that integrates SmartThings Cooking and SmartThings Home Care; the article says it was currently available in Canada.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://news.samsung.com/ca/samsung-electronics-unveils-a-new-era-of-connected-living-with-updated-family-hub-global-launch-of-smartthings-home-life" }, { "headline": "Samsung announces plan for 236-layer NAND flash", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-08-17", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2022-08-17", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics said it plans to introduce a 236-layer NAND flash memory product this year.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/4937132" }, { "headline": "Samsung launches Galaxy A33 5G in South Korea", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-07-29", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2022-07-29", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung launched the Galaxy A33 5G smartphone in South Korea on July 29, with a listed price of 499,400 won.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/2022-07-29/doc-imizmscv4024446.shtml?finpagefr=p_114" }, { "headline": "Samsung begins shipping 24Gbps GDDR6 memory", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-07-15", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2022-07-15", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics announced that its first 24Gbps 16Gb GDDR6 memory product had begun shipping.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/roll/2022-07-15/doc-imizmscv1636757.shtml?finpagefr=p_114" }, { "headline": "Samsung Flip Pro interactive display goes on sale in Germany", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": "2022-07-09", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung's Flip Pro interactive display is available in Germany in 75-inch and 85-inch versions; retailers listed starting prices of €3,209.90 and €4,500, respectively.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://tech.ifeng.com/c/8HVkZKKAoZj" }, { "headline": "Samsung fined over Galaxy water-resistance advertisements", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-06-27", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": null, "publishedDatePrecision": "unknown", "summary": "Australia fined Samsung Electronics $9.65 million over nine advertisements that it said misleadingly claimed some Galaxy phones were water-resistant. Samsung Australia admitted misleading buyers; Samsung said newer models sold in Australia did not have the same water-exposure issues.", "tags": [], "isScandal": true, "sourceUrl": "https://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/272600120/australia-fines-samsung-97-million-over-false-advertising-claims" }, { "headline": "Samsung Australia fined over water-resistance advertisements", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-06-23", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2022-06-23", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "An Australian court ordered Samsung Australia's local unit to pay A$14 million over nine misleading advertisements about water resistance in some Galaxy smartphones. Samsung Australia admitted misleading buyers. The ACCC said consumers reported phones malfunctioning or stopping work after water exposure.", "tags": [], "isScandal": true, "sourceUrl": "https://currently.att.yahoo.com/att/samsung-australia-fined-9-7-035702351.html" }, { "headline": "Samsung announces global availability of 2022 Odyssey gaming monitors", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-06-06", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2022-06-07", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics announced global availability of its 2022 Odyssey G85NB, G75NB and G40B gaming monitor lineup, including the Odyssey Neo G8, described as the world's first 240Hz 4K gaming monitor.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://news.samsung.com/uk/samsung-electronics-launches-worlds-first-240hz-4k-gaming-monitor-odyssey-neo-g8-globally" }, { "headline": "Samsung and Red Hat partner on memory software development", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-05-25", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2022-05-25", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics and Red Hat announced a partnership to jointly develop and validate software for existing and developing memory and storage products.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.koreaherald.com/article/2875331" }, { "headline": "Samsung announces five-year investment plan", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-05-24", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2022-05-24", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung announced plans to invest a combined 450 trillion won and create about 1 million jobs in Korea over five years. It said the investment plan was intended to maintain its competitive edge and navigate uncertainties.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.koreaherald.com/article/2871458" }, { "headline": "Samsung faces backlash over Night Owls advertisement", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-04-29", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2022-04-29", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung faced criticism over a Night Owls campaign advertisement depicting a woman running after midnight, which critics said was insensitive to women’s safety. Samsung apologized for how the advertisement may have been received.", "tags": [], "isScandal": true, "sourceUrl": "https://www.koreaherald.com/article/2855012" }, { "headline": "Samsung Electronics reports delivery delays amid material supply problems", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-04-18", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2022-04-20", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics told enterprise customers that delivery dates for some notebook computers had to be postponed because of delayed material supplies. A company representative also cited logistics and supply difficulties affecting some materials.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.epochtimes.com/gb/22/4/20/n13715873.htm" }, { "headline": "Samsung launches QD-OLED TVs in North America and Europe", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-03-18", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2022-03-18", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics said it launched its first high-end TVs using QD-OLED display technology in North American and European markets and had started taking preorders for 65- and 55-inch models.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20220318/samsung-rolls-out-first-qd-oled-tvs-in-n-america-europe" }, { "headline": "Russian court overturns proposed Samsung sales ban", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-03-17", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2022-03-17", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "A Russian court overturned a ruling that would have barred Samsung Electronics from importing and selling 61 smartphone models in Russia. The underlying lawsuit, filed by SQWIN SA, alleged that Samsung Pay infringed a Russian-registered patent for an electronic payment system; the ban had not been implemented.", "tags": [], "isScandal": true, "sourceUrl": "https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2022/03/17/samsung-wins-appeal-overturning-ban-on-russia-sales-in-patent-lawsuit" }, { "headline": "Samsung CEO apologizes over Galaxy S22 performance disputes", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-03-16", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2022-03-16", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman and co-CEO Han Jong-hee apologized to shareholders over disputes surrounding performance issues with the Galaxy S22. The article says Samsung had announced the previous week that it would fix the problem with a software update.", "tags": [], "isScandal": true, "sourceUrl": "https://www.koreaherald.com/article/2817029" }, { "headline": "Samsung prepares to begin construction of a 3nm wafer fab", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-03-11", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2022-03-11", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "A report said Samsung was preparing to begin construction of a 3nm wafer fab at its P3 factory in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, with work planned for June or July.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/2022-03-11/doc-imcwiwss5430638.shtml?finpagefr=p_114" }, { "headline": "Samsung confirms internal data leak", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-03-07", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2022-03-08", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics confirmed a security incident involving leaked source code related to the operation of some Galaxy devices. Samsung said the leak did not include consumer or employee personal information and that it had strengthened security measures.", "tags": [], "isScandal": true, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/2022-03-08/doc-imcwiwss4908178.shtml?finpagefr=p_114" }, { "headline": "Samsung suspends shipments to Russia", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": "2022-03-07", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics said it suspended shipments to Russia due to the current geopolitical situation.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://econotimes.com/Samsung-donates-to-Ukraine-after-halting-shipments-to-Russia-1628621" }, { "headline": "Samsung announces streaming gaming services for its smart TV Gaming Hub", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-01-03", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2022-01-03", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics announced plans to support streaming gaming services on its smart TVs through a Gaming Hub, with access to games through provider partnerships including Nvidia GeForce Now, Google Stadia and Utomik.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.telecompaper.com/news/samsung-unveils-first-4k-monitor-with-240hz-ahead-of-ces--1409355" }, { "headline": "Samsung announces three new monitor models, including a 4K 240 Hz display", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-01-03", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2022-01-03", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics announced three new models in its monitor line ahead of CES 2022, including the Odyssey Neo G8, described as the world’s first display with 4K 240 Hz technology.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.telecompaper.com/news/samsung-unveils-first-4k-monitor-with-240hz-ahead-of-ces--1409355" }, { "headline": "Samsung Electronics appoints leaders for reorganized business divisions", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-12-07", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-12-07", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics announced that it was combining its consumer electronics and mobile businesses into the SET division, led by Han Jong-hee as vice chairman and CEO, while Kyung Kye-hyun would lead the Device Solutions team. The new leaders would form the company's co-CEO lineup.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/2021-12-08/doc-ikyamrmy7492181.shtml" }, { "headline": "Samsung announces three automotive chip solutions", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-11-30", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": null, "publishedDatePrecision": "unknown", "summary": "Samsung Electronics announced three automotive chip solutions: the Exynos Auto T5123 5G connectivity solution, the Exynos Auto V7 infotainment processor, and the S2VPS01 power-management chip. The source reports that the T5123 and V7 were already in mass production.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "http://www.chinaz.com/2021/1130/1335360.shtml" }, { "headline": "Samsung launches Expert RAW software test in South Korea", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-11-24", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-11-24", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung launched a test of its Expert RAW software in South Korea for Galaxy S21 Ultra devices upgraded to One UI 4.0; the software adds RAW capture support for the telephoto cameras.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.eprice.com.tw/mobile/talk/4523/5690327/1/" }, { "headline": "Samsung announces Texas chip factory plan", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-11-23", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": null, "publishedDatePrecision": "unknown", "summary": "Samsung Electronics announced a decision to build a $17 billion semiconductor chip factory in Taylor, Texas, to increase chip supply. The source says the officials announced the decision on November 23; construction is described as a future action.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/271814745/samsung-announces-17-billion-chip-factory-to-be-built-in-texas" }, { "headline": "Samsung announces Galaxy Watch 4 PXG Golf Edition", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-11-08", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-11-08", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung announced the Galaxy Watch 4 PXG Golf Edition, developed in collaboration with golf brand PXG, with a planned South Korea release on November 11, 2021.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/2021-11-08/doc-iktzscyy4312955.shtml" }, { "headline": "Samsung unveils SMDK software solution", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-10-07", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-10-07", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics unveiled its open-source Scalable Memory Development Kit (SMDK), designed to expand use of the CXL memory platform. The company said it plans to open-source SMDK in the first half of 2022 after initial testing.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.koreaherald.com/article/2702039" }, { "headline": "Samsung products win International Design Excellence Awards", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-09-22", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-09-22", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics received silver and bronze awards for multiple products and design ideas at the International Design Excellence Awards; its Bespoke Cube Air and Neo QLED 8K TV were among the products awarded silver.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.koreaherald.com/article/2692109" }, { "headline": "Samsung Group announces a $205 billion expansion plan", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-08-24", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-08-24", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Group unveiled a 240 trillion won ($205 billion) expansion plan covering three years and said it would entail hiring 40,000 people. The plan includes 180 trillion won allocated to South Korea.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/samsung-to-invest-206-billion-by-2023-for-post-pandemic-growth-11629787691327.html" }, { "headline": "Samsung unveils HBM-PIM AI memory chips", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-08-24", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-08-24", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics unveiled HBM-PIM memory chips integrating AI processing power and demonstrated their use at the Hot Chips semiconductor conference. The company said the chips are intended for data-center servers.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/tech-science/20210824/samsung-unveils-advanced-ai-memory-chips" }, { "headline": "Samsung launches Exynos W920 wearable platform", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-08-10", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-08-10", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics announced the Exynos W920, a new mobile platform designed for wearable devices and described in the source as the industry's first wearable chip made using a 5nm EUV process.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/2021-08-10/doc-ikqciyzm0636948.shtml" }, { "headline": "Samsung releases upgraded SDN solutions", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-07-23", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-07-23", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics said it had released upgraded software-defined networking (SDN) solutions to help mobile operators and enterprises manage their 5G networks.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.koreaherald.com/article/2659052" }, { "headline": "Samsung Taiwan announces summer device promotion", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-06-30", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-06-30", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Taiwan announced a promotion running from July 1 through August 31, 2021, offering gifts with purchases of selected smartphones, tablets, and wearables at retailers across Taiwan.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.setn.com/news/961041" }, { "headline": "South Korean FTC fines five Samsung affiliates over cafeteria business", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-06-24", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-06-24", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "South Korea's Fair Trade Commission fined Samsung Electronics, Samsung Display, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, Samsung SDI and Welstory a total of 234.9 billion won over allegedly unfair internal trading involving an in-house cafeteria business. Samsung called the decision regretful and argued that its employee-welfare efforts had been misread as unfair business support.", "tags": [], "isScandal": true, "sourceUrl": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20210624/samsung-affiliates-fined-record-206-mil-for-illicit-internal-trading" }, { "headline": "Samsung Electronics extends LCD panel production", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-06-13", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-06-13", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics decided to extend LCD panel production through the end of 2022, having previously planned to end production in 2020. LG Display had also postponed its plan to end LCD panel production.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/2021-06-13/doc-ikqcfnca0864864.shtml" }, { "headline": "Samsung unveils PM1731a enterprise SSD", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-06-02", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-06-02", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics unveiled the PM1731a, an enterprise SSD featuring Zoned Namespace technology and designed to offer greater user capacity and a longer lifespan.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2021-06/53040153-samsung-semiconductor-europe-gmbh-samsung-introduces-its-first-zns-ssd-with-maximized-user-capacity-and-enhanced-lifespan-004.htm" }, { "headline": "Lynk Labs sues Samsung over alleged LED patent infringement", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-05-25", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-05-26", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Lynk Labs filed suit against Samsung Electronics and Samsung Electronics America, alleging that Samsung used Lynk Labs' patented LED technology in consumer electronics, including smartphones and tablets. Lynk Labs sought declaratory and injunctive relief and damages; the article reports allegations, not a court determination.", "tags": [], "isScandal": true, "sourceUrl": "https://lawstreetmedia.com/news/tech/lynk-labs-sues-samsung-for-using-patented-led-technology-in-its-consumer-electronics/" }, { "headline": "Samsung launches CXL Memory Expander module", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-05-11", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-05-11", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics released what the report describes as the industry's first DDR5 memory module supporting the Compute Express Link interconnect standard. The module is designed to expand server memory capacity and bandwidth.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/2021-05-11/doc-ikmxzfmm1791931.shtml" }, { "headline": "Samsung Electronics and Kakao Enterprise announce smart-home partnership", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-03-04", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-03-04", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics announced that it had signed a partnership with Kakao Enterprise to boost its smart-home business. Under the deal, Samsung smart devices and home appliances will be compatible with Kakao Enterprise's Kakao i AI platform.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.koreaherald.com/article/2568880" }, { "headline": "Solas OLED files patent lawsuit against Samsung in Germany", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-02-23", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-02-23", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Solas OLED announced that it filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Samsung Electronics GmbH with the Düsseldorf District Court in Germany. The infringement is alleged by Solas.", "tags": [], "isScandal": true, "sourceUrl": "https://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2021-02/52099613-solas-oled-ltd-solas-oled-files-patent-infringement-lawsuit-against-samsung-in-germany-004.htm" }, { "headline": "Samsung unveils Exynos 2100 processor", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-01-12", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-01-12", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics unveiled the Exynos 2100, a new mobile application processor for premium smartphones.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.business-standard.com/article/technology/ces-2021-samsung-unveils-exynos-2100-processor-to-power-galaxy-s21-series-121011201592_1.html" }, { "headline": "Samsung launches updated digital cockpit", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": null, "publishedDatePrecision": "unknown", "summary": "Samsung launched an updated version of its digital cockpit at CES 2021, featuring vehicle displays, entertainment functions and driver-safety technologies.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://auto.sina.com.cn/jishu/2021-01-12/detail-iiznctkf1914155.shtml" }, { "headline": "Samsung releases 2021 The Frame TV", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": "2021-01-11", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung released the 2021 version of The Frame TV at CES 2021, with expanded screen sizes and updated frame options.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/2021-01-11/doc-iiznezxt1796254.shtml" }, { "headline": "Samsung launches Neo QLED televisions", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-01-07", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-01-07", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Samsung Electronics launched its Neo QLED television line, including 8K and 4K flagship models featuring Mini LED backlighting and precision light control.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/2021-01-07/doc-iiznctkf0618950.shtml" } ], "encyclopedia": { "history": "Samsung Electronics was established in January 1969 as Samsung Electric Industries in Suwon. Samsung Group had previously been known primarily as a trading enterprise, and the new electronics unit entered a South Korean market in which it lacked the technological depth and resources of established Japanese and Western manufacturers. Early development involved cooperation with Sanyo and other Japanese companies. A Samsung-Sanyo joint venture produced televisions and household appliances, while further partnerships supported the manufacture of audiovisual equipment and components. Early products included black-and-white televisions, calculators, refrigerators, air conditioners, and washing machines.\n\nSamsung entered semiconductors in the mid-1970s by acquiring Korea Semiconductor, a financially troubled company associated with one of South Korea's early chip-manufacturing facilities. This decision became a foundation of the modern group. Samsung subsequently built capabilities in memory, telecommunications equipment, and electronic components. In 1983, chairman Lee Byung-chul announced an ambition to compete in dynamic random-access memory. Samsung initially used licensed and imported technologies, but invested heavily in engineering and manufacturing. It announced a 64-kilobit DRAM development in 1984 and later produced increasingly dense memory generations. Samsung Electric Industries merged with Samsung Semiconductor & Communications in 1988, creating the present Samsung Electronics structure.\n\nDuring the late 1980s and early 1990s, Samsung expanded its product range but struggled with mobile-phone quality and brand perception. Chairman Lee Kun-hee responded with a strategy that emphasized quality, technology, design, and international competitiveness. The company reduced attention to weak product lines, strengthened component manufacturing, and sought to become a supplier and technological partner to other manufacturers. In 1996, Lee designated the period as a design revolution, encouraging changes in product development, corporate culture, and design management. The resulting emphasis on industrial design helped Samsung develop a more premium global identity. The company also used international sporting-event sponsorships, including involvement connected with the 1998 Winter Olympics, to build worldwide brand recognition.\n\nSamsung's semiconductor program produced a series of important memory milestones, including high-density DRAM and NAND flash products. In the 2000s, the business expanded across memory, displays, mobile phones, televisions, and digital appliances. Samsung supplied components to other major technology companies, including Apple, while also competing with them in finished devices. The company grew rapidly after the Asian financial crisis and became a major global technology brand. It surpassed Sony in a widely cited Interbrand ranking in 2005, became one of the largest mobile-phone manufacturers, and overtook Hewlett-Packard by sales in 2009 according to the referenced historical account.\n\nThe company also faced regulatory and legal difficulties. United States and European authorities pursued memory-industry price-fixing cases relating to conduct between 1999 and 2002. Samsung received immunity in a European LCD investigation after cooperating with authorities, while other manufacturers were implicated. In 2011, Samsung sold its hard-disk-drive business to Seagate, allowing it to concentrate more strongly on semiconductors, displays, mobile products, appliances, and related businesses. Leadership changed repeatedly during the following decade. Kwon Oh-hyun became chief executive in 2012 and resigned in 2017, describing the company as facing an unprecedented crisis. A three-CEO structure was subsequently used before another reorganization in 2021.\n\nThe Galaxy brand became the central pillar of Samsung's mobile business. The Galaxy S line established a flagship Android presence, while Galaxy A and other series broadened market coverage. The Galaxy Note line popularized large-screen smartphones and stylus-oriented productivity features. Samsung introduced curved-screen designs with the Galaxy S6 Edge and later developed foldable products under the Galaxy Z name. In parallel, it expanded tablets, wearables, wireless audio, television services, smart appliances, and connected-home products. The 2014 acquisition of SmartThings strengthened its smart-home platform, and the 2016 Harman acquisition added automotive electronics and connected-car capabilities.\n\nThe 2016 Galaxy Note 7 battery crisis was one of Samsung's most serious product failures. Reports of overheating and fires led to an initial recall, replacement devices, and a second recall after replacement units also presented safety problems. Samsung halted production and withdrew the model. The company investigated the batteries and introduced additional safety checks. Subsequent Galaxy S8 and Note 8 products helped rebuild confidence, although the episode permanently influenced Samsung's product-testing and battery-safety procedures.\n\nSamsung's semiconductor business drove exceptionally strong results in the late 2010s, and the company briefly became the world's largest semiconductor supplier by revenue. At the same time, manufacturing shifted geographically. Mobile-phone production in China ended in 2019, and laptop and television production there was subsequently reduced or ended according to the referenced account, with capacity redirected toward locations including India and Vietnam. Samsung continued investing in advanced semiconductor production, including a planned Taylor, Texas facility announced in 2021. The company's Pyeongtaek semiconductor complex also became a venue for high-level discussions about supply-chain resilience and technological cooperation in 2022.\n\nIn the 2020s, Samsung continued developing artificial intelligence, robotics, foldable devices, connected appliances, displays, and energy-management services. The company demonstrated Ballie, an AI-oriented home robot concept, at CES 2024. It also announced a partnership with British Gas intended to connect energy-management services through SmartThings and promote more efficient home heating. Samsung's current identity therefore combines a large consumer brand with a capital-intensive industrial technology business. Its future depends on maintaining semiconductor leadership, defending premium mobile and television positions, expanding automotive and connected-home activities, and managing the volatility of global electronics demand.", "milestones": [ { "year": 1969, "title": "Samsung Electric Industries is established", "summary": "Samsung Group establishes the electronics manufacturing company in Suwon, South Korea.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics" }, { "year": 1974, "title": "Entry into semiconductors", "summary": "Samsung Group acquires Korea Semiconductor and begins building a semiconductor business.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics" }, { "year": 1983, "title": "Memory-chip strategy announced", "summary": "Samsung announces its intention to become a DRAM producer.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics" }, { "year": 1988, "title": "Merger creates Samsung Electronics", "summary": "Samsung Electric Industries merges with Samsung Semiconductor & Communications.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics" }, { "year": 1996, "title": "Design revolution", "summary": "Lee Kun-hee makes design capability a central part of Samsung's global repositioning.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics" }, { "year": 2004, "title": "Large-scale NAND development", "summary": "Samsung develops an 8 GB NAND flash memory chip according to the referenced historical account.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics" }, { "year": 2005, "title": "Global brand repositioning accelerates", "summary": "Samsung surpasses Sony in a cited global consumer-brand ranking and expands its component-supply relationship with Apple.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics" }, { "year": 2011, "title": "Hard-disk-drive business sold", "summary": "Samsung sells its HDD operations to Seagate Technology.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics" }, { "year": 2014, "title": "SmartThings acquisition", "summary": "Samsung acquires SmartThings to strengthen its connected-home and Internet-of-Things platform.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics" }, { "year": 2016, "title": "Galaxy Note 7 withdrawn", "summary": "Battery failures lead to a global recall and cancellation of the Galaxy Note 7.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_7" }, { "year": 2016, "title": "Harman acquisition announced", "summary": "Samsung announces the acquisition of Harman International to enter automotive technology more deeply.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics" }, { "year": 2017, "title": "Samsung becomes leading semiconductor supplier", "summary": "Strong memory-chip demand helps Samsung overtake Intel in semiconductor sales for the period described by the reference.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics" }, { "year": 2021, "title": "Taylor semiconductor facility planned", "summary": "Samsung announces a planned $17 billion semiconductor investment in Taylor, Texas.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics" }, { "year": 2024, "title": "Ballie demonstrated at CES", "summary": "Samsung presents an AI-enabled home-robot concept designed to work with connected household devices.", "sourceUrl": "https://news.samsung.com/global/" }, { "year": 1969, "title": "Samsung Electronics established", "summary": null, "sourceUrl": null }, { "year": null, "title": "Expansion into semiconductors", "summary": null, "sourceUrl": null }, { "year": null, "title": "Galaxy mobile-device brand develops", "summary": null, "sourceUrl": null } ], "products": [ { "name": "Galaxy smartphones", "category": "Mobile devices", "description": "Samsung's Galaxy portfolio covers flagship, mid-range, entry-level, and foldable smartphones. The Galaxy S series serves as the principal premium line, while Galaxy A and Galaxy M models address broader price segments in different markets. Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip devices extend the brand into foldable form factors. The portfolio is built around Android software, Samsung's display and camera technologies, proprietary services, and integration with Galaxy wearables and tablets.", "launchedYear": null, "status": "active" }, { "name": "Galaxy Tab", "category": "Tablets", "description": "Galaxy Tab is Samsung's tablet family, including productivity-oriented and mainstream models. Higher-end devices emphasize large AMOLED displays, pen input, multitasking, keyboard accessories, and integration with Galaxy phones and computers. More accessible models target entertainment, education, and general household use.", "launchedYear": null, "status": "active" }, { "name": "Samsung televisions and monitors", "category": "Televisions and displays", "description": "Samsung sells a broad television range, including premium QLED and OLED products, large-screen home televisions, lifestyle designs, commercial displays, and hospitality televisions. Products combine proprietary display hardware with smart-TV software and services such as Samsung TV Plus. Samsung has been one of the largest television manufacturers globally since the mid-2000s.\n\nConsumer display products sold under the Samsung brand.", "launchedYear": null, "status": "active" }, { "name": "Samsung home appliances", "category": "Major appliances", "description": "The appliance business includes refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, ovens, vacuum cleaners, air conditioners, and other household equipment. Many current products are designed to connect through SmartThings, enabling remote control, monitoring, automation, and energy-management features. The range serves both mass-market and premium segments.\n\nHousehold products including refrigerators, washing machines, and air conditioners.", "launchedYear": null, "status": "active" }, { "name": "Samsung semiconductors", "category": "Electronic components", "description": "Samsung manufactures DRAM, NAND flash, solid-state storage, processors, image sensors, and other semiconductor products. Memory has historically been a core strength, supported by large fabrication investments and close integration with the company's device businesses. Samsung also supplies components to external manufacturers and technology companies.\n\nMemory and other semiconductor products supplied to device makers and commercial customers.", "launchedYear": null, "status": "active" }, { "name": "Samsung Display", "category": "Display components", "description": "Samsung's display operations produce panels and display technologies for smartphones, tablets, televisions, monitors, automotive applications, and other devices. AMOLED and other advanced display technologies are used both in Samsung products and in components supplied to third parties.", "launchedYear": null, "status": "active" }, { "name": "Harman automotive and audio systems", "category": "Automotive electronics and audio", "description": "Through Harman, Samsung participates in automotive infotainment, connected-car systems, cockpit electronics, professional audio, and consumer audio brands. The acquisition broadened Samsung beyond conventional consumer devices and connected its semiconductor, display, software, and automotive capabilities.", "launchedYear": 2017, "status": "active" }, { "name": "Galaxy", "category": null, "description": "Samsung's product family for smartphones and tablets.", "launchedYear": null, "status": null } ], "campaigns": [ { "year": 2026, "name": "Samsung Electronics expands SSD brand campaign across global landmarks", "markets": [ "Global" ], "summary": "Samsung Electronics expanded its SSD brand campaign across global landmarks.", "outcome": null, "sourceUrl": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipAFBVV95cUxQaXVpS2N5QnhuNk9hTWp3TVpmYVlQZ0JqUXFUeURQNlh5OURpbjF1b28tdnVobTJneUpqYVEyV0MwX2cta29KeS0wQ2ZFc1RZQ3dlM2ZnUWduQWRhU3I5bkltN1ZvTFdnNm10VWVqVlVVdm9yc3FFSmVMM3BROTUzZGdPQ1ZUc21MVy1OV2p3em1PbWpHTWNENS1kMG5GX21WNHEzQw?oc=5" }, { "year": 2023, "name": "Samsung launches Connect Smarter This Ramadan campaign", "markets": [ "MIDDLE EAST" ], "summary": "Samsung Electronics launched its “Connect Smarter This Ramadan” campaign to showcase the SmartThings app and connected-device experiences during Ramadan.", "outcome": null, "sourceUrl": "https://menafn.com/1105844003/SAMSUNG-LAUNCHES-CONNECT-SMARTER-THIS-RAMADAN-CAMPAIGN-TO-EMPOWER-GOODNESS-THROUGH-ITS-SMARTTHINGS-MULTI-DEVICE-EXPERIENCE-APPLICATION-Mid-EastInfo" }, { "year": 2021, "name": "Samsung Taiwan announces summer device promotion", "markets": [ "TW" ], "summary": "Samsung Taiwan announced a promotion running from July 1 through August 31, 2021, offering gifts with purchases of selected smartphones, tablets, and wearables at retailers across Taiwan.", "outcome": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.setn.com/news/961041" }, { "year": 2020, "name": "Samsung airs an advertisement revealing its upcoming foldable phone", "markets": [], "summary": "Samsung aired a commercial during the Academy Awards ceremony that gave the first official look at its upcoming, more compact foldable smartphone. The article says the phone was scheduled to launch at an event on February 11.", "outcome": null, "sourceUrl": "https://iol.co.za/business-report/companies/2020-02-10-samsung-debuts-more-compact-foldable-phone-during-oscars-ad/" }, { "year": 2013, "name": "Samsung launches Smart Africa Tour in Lagos", "markets": [ "NG" ], "summary": "Samsung Electronics launched its Smart Africa Tour in Lagos, exhibiting its technology products to customers and offering an opportunity to try them. The company said the tour would also engage Nigerians with the Samsung brand and support communities through corporate social responsibility activities.", "outcome": null, "sourceUrl": "https://techmoran.com/2013/11/04/samsung-launches-smart-africa-tour-in-lagos/" } ], "scandals": [ { "year": 2016, "title": "Galaxy Note 7 battery crisis", "summary": "Battery defects caused overheating and fires in Galaxy Note 7 devices. Samsung issued recalls, distributed replacement units, then stopped production and withdrew the product after safety problems persisted. The episode prompted additional battery-testing and quality-control procedures.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_7", "sourceUrls": [ "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_7" ] }, { "year": 2020, "title": "Nanoco sues Samsung over quantum-dot patents", "summary": "In February 2020, Nanoco filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics and affiliated companies in Texas. The suit alleged infringement of Nanoco's quantum-dot display technology patents and sought a permanent injunction. The filing was reported by Chinese technology news outlet Sina Tech.", "sourceUrl": "https://tech.sina.com.cn/roll/2020-02-18/doc-iimxyqvz3838842.shtml", "sourceUrls": [ "https://tech.sina.com.cn/roll/2020-02-18/doc-iimxyqvz3838842.shtml", "https://tv.zol.com.cn/747/7471418.html", "https://lawstreetmedia.com/news/tech/lynk-labs-sues-samsung-for-using-patented-led-technology-in-its-consumer-electronics/", "https://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2021-02/52099613-solas-oled-ltd-solas-oled-files-patent-infringement-lawsuit-against-samsung-in-germany-004.htm" ] }, { "year": 2020, "title": "Samsung leader apologizes and announces governance changes", "summary": "In a controversy note concerning Samsung Electronics, Samsung leader Lee Jae-yong publicly apologized over controversies related to succession. He announced that he would not pass management control to his children, and that Samsung would abolish its policy against establishing a labor union. The article also says the related case remained under review.", "sourceUrl": "https://tech.sina.com.cn/t/2020-05-07/doc-iirczymk0394783.shtml", "sourceUrls": [ "https://tech.sina.com.cn/t/2020-05-07/doc-iirczymk0394783.shtml", "http://news.cnfol.com/zhengquanyaowen/20200507/28130289.shtml" ] }, { "year": 2021, "title": "South Korean FTC fines five Samsung affiliates over cafeteria business", "summary": "South Korea's Fair Trade Commission fined Samsung Electronics, Samsung Display, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, Samsung SDI and Welstory a total of 234.9 billion won over allegedly unfair internal trading involving an in-house cafeteria business. Samsung called the decision regretful and argued that its employee-welfare efforts had been misread as unfair business support.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20210624/samsung-affiliates-fined-record-206-mil-for-illicit-internal-trading", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20210624/samsung-affiliates-fined-record-206-mil-for-illicit-internal-trading" ] }, { "year": 2022, "title": "Samsung Electronics Night Owls advertisement controversy", "summary": "In 2022, Samsung Electronics faced criticism over an advertisement in its Night Owls campaign that depicted a woman running after midnight. Critics said the advertisement was insensitive to women's safety. Samsung apologized for how the advertisement may have been received. The controversy centered on the depiction of a woman running late at night and the criticism that it lacked sensitivity to safety concerns raised by critics.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.koreaherald.com/article/2855012", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.koreaherald.com/article/2855012" ] }, { "year": 2026, "title": "Reported leak of Samsung technology by former employee", "summary": "A former Samsung Electronics employee who later joined CXMT was reportedly sentenced by the Seoul High Court to five years in prison for leaking Samsung technology. According to the report, the sentence was reduced from seven years at the first trial. The account is based on a single news report and does not provide further details on the technology involved, the nature of the leak, or the individual's response.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/05/semiconductor-china-korea-talents-rivalry.html", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/05/semiconductor-china-korea-talents-rivalry.html" ] }, { "year": 2022, "title": "Samsung fined over Galaxy water-resistance advertisements", "summary": "Australia fined Samsung Electronics $9.65 million over nine advertisements that it said misleadingly claimed some Galaxy phones were water-resistant. Samsung Australia admitted misleading buyers; Samsung said newer models sold in Australia did not have the same water-exposure issues.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/272600120/australia-fines-samsung-97-million-over-false-advertising-claims", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/272600120/australia-fines-samsung-97-million-over-false-advertising-claims", "https://currently.att.yahoo.com/att/samsung-australia-fined-9-7-035702351.html" ] }, { "year": 2023, "title": "Samsung Electronics restricts employees' use of generative AI tools", "summary": "In 2023, Samsung Electronics notified employees of a new policy restricting the use of generative AI tools. According to reports, the policy followed an incident in which Samsung engineers uploaded internal source code to ChatGPT, inadvertently exposing it. The reported exposure of internal source code was cited in connection with the company's decision to limit employee use of such tools. The notice and the reported incident together form the basis of the controversy note.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.3dmgame.com/news/202305/3868375.html", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.3dmgame.com/news/202305/3868375.html" ] }, { "year": 2023, "title": "Broadcom offers proposed corrective measures in South Korean antitrust case", "summary": "South Korea's Fair Trade Commission announced corrective measures tentatively agreed with Broadcom amid an ongoing probe into alleged abuse of market power against Korean clients. Broadcom pledged funds to support the local chip industry and other antitrust measures; the regulator had not yet decided whether to close the case without additional penalties.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.koreaherald.com/article/3037750", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.koreaherald.com/article/3037750" ] }, { "year": 2022, "title": "Russian court overturns proposed Samsung sales ban", "summary": "A Russian court overturned a ruling that would have barred Samsung Electronics from importing and selling 61 smartphone models in Russia. The underlying lawsuit, filed by SQWIN SA, alleged that Samsung Pay infringed a Russian-registered patent for an electronic payment system; the ban had not been implemented.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2022/03/17/samsung-wins-appeal-overturning-ban-on-russia-sales-in-patent-lawsuit", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2022/03/17/samsung-wins-appeal-overturning-ban-on-russia-sales-in-patent-lawsuit" ] }, { "year": 2022, "title": "Samsung CEO apologizes over Galaxy S22 performance disputes", "summary": "Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman and co-CEO Han Jong-hee apologized to shareholders over disputes surrounding performance issues with the Galaxy S22. The article says Samsung had announced the previous week that it would fix the problem with a software update.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.koreaherald.com/article/2817029", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.koreaherald.com/article/2817029" ] }, { "year": 2022, "title": "Samsung confirms internal data leak", "summary": "Samsung Electronics confirmed a security incident involving leaked source code related to the operation of some Galaxy devices. Samsung said the leak did not include consumer or employee personal information and that it had strengthened security measures.", "sourceUrl": "https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/2022-03-08/doc-imcwiwss4908178.shtml?finpagefr=p_114", "sourceUrls": [ "https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/2022-03-08/doc-imcwiwss4908178.shtml?finpagefr=p_114" ] } ], "decisions": [ { "year": 2026, "type": "strategy", "title": "Samsung reportedly prepares to exit Hong Kong home-appliance market", "context": "Samsung Electronics was reported to be preparing to exit Hong Kong's home-appliance market and stop selling major appliances including refrigerators, washing machines and air conditioners. The report did not establish that the exit had been completed.", "action": null, "aftermath": null, "financials": null, "competitorReactions": [], "sourceUrl": "https://metrohk.com.hk/%E7%A7%91%E6%8A%80/%E4%B8%89%E6%98%9F%E5%82%B3%E6%92%A4%E5%87%BA%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E5%AE%B6%E9%9B%BB%E5%B8%82%E5%A0%B4-c5ec90" }, { "year": 2023, "type": "strategy", "title": "Samsung launches Galaxy A-series devices in Kenya", "context": "Samsung Electronics launched the Galaxy A14, A24 5G, A34 5G and A54 5G in the Kenyan market. 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