Company Info.
Company Info.
Our mission
& values
Our mission & values
Our promise to perform responsibly
as a leading, global company.
Our promise to perform responsibly as a leading, global company.
Samsung is committed to complying with local laws and regulations as well as applying a strict global code of conduct to all employees. It believes that ethical management is not only a tool for responding to the rapid changes in the global business environment, but also a vehicle for building trust with its various stakeholders including customers, shareholders, employees, business partners and local communities. With an aim to become one of the most ethical companies In the world, Samsung continues to train its employees and operate monitoring systems, while practicing fair and transparent corporate management.
Our mission & approach
Samsung follows a simple business philosophy: to devote its talent and technology to creating superior products and services that contribute to a better global society. To achieve this, Samsung sets a high value on its people and technologies.
Our mission & approach
1. Supporting people to be their best
On the basis of human resources & technologies
· Make the extension of human resource development and technical superiority with management principles
· Increase the synergy effect of the whole management system through human resources and technologies
2. Our internal goals
Create the best products and services
· Create the products and services that give customers the best satisfaction
· Retain the 1st position in the world in the same line of business
3. Beyond Samsung
And contribute to society
· Contribute for common interests and a rich life
· Perform the mission statement by a member of the community
The values that define Samsung's spirit
Samsung believes that living by strong values is the key to good business. That’s why these core values, along with a rigorous code of conduct, are at the heart of every decision the company makes.
The values that define Samsung's spirit
-
People
Quite simply, a company is its people.
At Samsung, we’re dedicated to giving
our people a
wealth of opportunities
to reach their full potential. -
Excellence
Everything we do at Samsung is
driven by an unyielding passion
for excellence and an
unfaltering
commitment to develop the best
products and services on the market -
Change
As we have done since our foundation,
we set our sights on the future,
anticipating market
needs and
demands so we can steer our
company toward long-term success. -
Integrity
Operating in an ethical way is the
foundation of our business.
Everything we do is guided bya moral compass that ensures
fairness, respect for all stakeholders and
complete
transparency. -
Co-prosperity
Samsung is committed to becoming
a socially and environmentally
responsible corporate
citizen in
all of its communities worldwide.
Five Samsung business principles
In an expression of its commitment to corporate social responsibility as a world leading company, Samsung Electronics announced the “Five Samsung Business Principles” in 2005. The principles serve as the foundation for its global code of conduct in compliance with legal and ethical standards and the fulfillment of its corporate social responsibilities.
Five Samsung business principles
1. We comply with laws and ethical standards.
We respect the dignity and diversity of individuals.
We respect the basic human rights of all people. Forced labour, wage exploitation and child slavery are not allowed under any circ*mstances. We do not discriminate against nationality, race, gender, religion, etc. and treat all stakeholders and parties like customers or employees.
We compete fairly in accordance to law and business ethics.
We comply with all rules of other countries and regional communities, respect market competition order and compete in a fair way. We do not make unfair profits by unlawful means from bad trade ethics. We do not give or take compensation gifts, bribes or treat people while conducting business activities.
We maintain transparent accounting through accurate accounting records.
We record and manage all transactions accurately to make all stakeholders clearly understand our business activities comply with accounting standards that are used internationally, as well as accounting regulations of each country. As prescribed by law, we are transparent with company information and the main aspects of management, such as financial changes in the company.
We do not intervene in politics and maintain neutrality.
We respect political rights and political decisions of a person, and do not conduct political activity within the company. We do not use the company’s funds, manpower, facilities, etc. for political purposes.
2. We maintain a clean organisational culture.
We strictly keep one’s private and public life separate from all business activities.
In the case of a conflict between the company and a person, we give priority to the company’s legal interests. We do not espouse personal interests using the company’s property and own position and are not involved in any inappropriate activities such as misuse or embezzlement of the company’s assets. We do not have dealings with marketable securities like the buying and selling of stocks using officially acquired information.
We protect and respect the intellectual property of the company and other people.
Intellectual property and confidential information do not leave the company without prior permission or approval. We respect the intellectual property of others and are not involved in any acts of infringement like unauthorised use, reproduction, distribution, changes, etc.
We create a healthy atmosphere.
We do not allow any behaviour that could harm healthy peer relationships such as sexual harassment, money transactions or violence. We do not form factions that could cause incompatibility inside the group nor do we organise private groups.
3. We respect customers, shareholders and employees.
We make customer satisfaction our top priority.
We provide products and services that meet the needs and expectations of customers. We have a sincere and friendly relationship with our customers and accept suggestions and complaints with modesty. Also, we respect and honour and information.
We pursue shareholder value oriented management.
We provide long-term benefits to shareholders through reasonable investments and improvement of operational efficiency. We create stable benefits through steady management activities and enhance the company’s market value. Moreover, we respect the shareholders’ rights, reasonable demands and ideas.
We make efforts for the improvement of the ‘quality of life’ of our employees.
We provide equal opportunities to all employees and treat them fairly according to their abilities and performance. We recommend continuous self-development of employees and support the improvements required to carry out duties. In addition, we make a work environment that can work autonomously and creatively.
4. We care for the environment, safety and health.
We pursue eco-friendly management.
We comply with international standards concerning environmental protection, related acts and subordinate statute and internal regulations. We make constant efforts for environmental protection in all business activities such as development, manufacturing, sales, etc. We take the lead in effective use of resources, like resource recycling.
We put emphasis on people’s safety and health.
We comply with international standards concerning safety, related acts and subordinate statute and internal regulations. We obey safety regulations, create a comfortable work environment and prevent negligent accidents.
5. We are a socially responsible corporate citizen.
We perform basic obligations faithfully as an enterprise citizen.
We make an effort to raise faith in the company’s responsibility and obligation as a member of the regional community. We work hard for safe employment creation and sincerely understand the responsibility of tax payments.
We build relationships of co-existence and co-prosperity with business partners.
We form two-way relationships based on mutual trust with our business partners and recognize them as strategic collaborators. We pursue collective growth and strive to strengthen the competitiveness of our partners through ethical and lawful support.
We respect the present social and cultural characteristics and have cooperative management (mutual prosperity/cooperation).
We respect the laws, culture and values of the regional community and contribute to the improvement of the quality of life. We keep an eye on developing a healthy society through public interest activities such as intellectual and artistic study, culture, sport activities, etc. We actively participate in social service activities like volunteer work, disaster relief, etc.
Get to know our CEOs
Han, Jong Hee
- ㆍVice Chairman & CEO [2022~Present]
- ㆍVice Chairman & Head, Device eXperience [2021~Present]
- ㆍPresident & Head, Visual Display Business [2017~2021]
- ㆍHead, R&D Team, Visual Display Business [2015~2017]
- ㆍHead, R&D Office, Visual Display Business [2013~2015]
- ㆍHead, Product R&D Team, Visual Display Business [2011~2013]
Kyung, Kye Hyun
- ㆍPresident & CEO [2022~Present]
- ㆍPresident & Head, Device Solutions [2021~Present]
- ㆍCEO, Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd. [2020~2021]
- ㆍHead, Solution Product & Development, Memory Business [2018~2020]
- ㆍHead, Flash Product & Development, Memory Business [2015~2018]
- ㆍHead, Flash Design Team, Memory Business [2011~2015]
History
Embracing new challenges to sustaining our legacy
After posting record sales and operating profits the previous year, Samsung Electronics set its sights on a new challenge as it celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2019. Since then, Samsung has continually strived to become No. 1 in the system semiconductor industry while simultaneously driving growth in areas such as AI and 5G.
The company has continued to innovate to remain a world leader in memory semiconductors, TVs, and smartphones.
In 2019, Samsung also declared its new CSR vision: “Together for Tomorrow! Enabling People.” The strategy outlined the company’s commitments as a global corporate citizen, articulating how Samsung strives to fulfill its social responsibilities and the ethos the company will adopt for the next century and beyond.
2022
- Held the first Samsung 6G Forum under the theme of "The Next Hyper-Connected Experience for All"
- Started production of the world's first 3nm process node applying GAA transistor architecture
- Launched Samsung Gaming Hub service on Samsung Smart TVs and Smart Monitors
- Began sampling the industry’s first 16Gb GDDR6 DRAM featuring 24Gbps processing speeds
- Broke ground on a new semiconductor R&D complex in Giheung, Korea, aiming to extend its leadership
- Announced a new environmental strategy
- Began mass producing a 1Tb TLC 8th-gen V-NAND with the industry’s highest bit density
- Developed industry’s first 12nm-class DDR5 DRAM
2021
- Unveiled Neo QLED TVs
- Unveiled AI-powered robotic vacuum cleaner
- Introduced the industry’s first 5nm processor powering the next generation of wearables
- Announced sustainability vision for mobile: Galaxy for the Planet
- Began mass production of the most advanced 14nm EUV DDR5 DRAM
- Developed the industry’s first 14nm based 16Gb LPDDR5X DRAM
- Announced a new semiconductor fab facility site in Taylor, Texas
- Ranked 4th in WBA’s Digital Inclusion Benchmark in 2021
2020
- Unveiled 110” Samsung MICRO LED
- Introduced the Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Z Fold2 with innovative form factors
- Released 6G white paper
- Launched the Generation17 program in partnership with UNDP
- Commenced mass production of 3rd-gen 10nm-class(1z) 16Gb LPDDR5 DRAM in Pyeongtaek, Korea
- Received Gold-level Zero Waste to Landfill validations from UL Solutions for all its global semiconductor operation sites
- Introduced AI-powered laundry lineup with top-tier energy efficiency
- Ranked top five in Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2020 ($62.3 billion)
- IOC and Samsung extended their Olympic partnership through 2023
2019
- Announced a new CSR vision: "Together for Tomorrow! Enabling People"
- Released the Galaxy Fold, creating a whole new mobile category
- Released 5G smartphone, the Galaxy S10 5G
- Introduced BESPOKE refrigerator, launching a new era of personalized appliances
- Provided the world’s first 8K HDR10+ content on its TVs
- Unveiled industry’s first 108MP image sensor for smartphones
- Completed development of the industry's first EUV-based 5nm process technology
- Announced KRW 133 trillion investment plans by 2030 in system semiconductor businesses
2018
- Started producing 8GB HBM2 Aquabolt, featuring highest performance levels
- Launched QLED 8K and world’s first modular TV, The Wall
- Released new cube-shaped air purifiers featuring new WindFree™ technology
- Announced medium-to long-term plans to expand its global use of renewable energy
- Established seven Global AI Centers in Korea, the US, the UK, Canada, and Russia
- Supplied the world's first 5G network commercial equipment in the US (FWA) and Korea (NR Mobile)
- Built cutting-edge EUV-based 7nm semiconductor line in Hwaseong, Korea
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Becoming the world’s largest electronics company through a commitment to creativity, autonomy, and open innovation
In the aftermath of a global financial crisis, Samsung Electronics leaned into its culture of creativity and autonomy and an organizational structure that saw each business division managed independently to thrive during a tumultuous period. Samsung remained resilient and strengthened its owned competitiveness with software competency and patent management while unlocking new growth engines through open innovation such as creative M&As.
In 2010, it became the world’s largest electronics company in terms of sales, placing it at the center of the global electronics industry.
2017
- Established a foundry business unit separate from the System LSI division
- Expanded Bixby voice capabilities to more than 200 countries
- Launched QLED TV and The Frame in global markets
- Launched 'ISOCELL' image sensor brand
- Began mass producing 4th-gen V-NAND at new semiconductor plant in Pyeongtaek, Korea
- Merged Software R&D Center and Digital Media & Communications (DMC) R&D Center into a new entity: Samsung Research
- Started mass production of 2nd-gen 10nm FinFET process technology
2016
- Launched first lifestyle TV, The Serif
- Unveiled Samsung Family Hub™ Refrigerator
- Acquired Dacor (high-end kitchen appliances), Joyent (cloud service) and Viv Labs (AI platform development)
- Started mass production of the world's first 8Gb DDR4 with 10-nanometer FinFET technology
- Announced plan to acquire HARMAN (audio electronics)
2015
- Unveiled SUHD TV with Quantum Color technology
- Announced mass production of Exynos 7 Octa, industry’s first 14nm FinFET mobile AP
- Acquired YESCO, an American-based manufacturer of LED displays
- Acquired LoopPay, an American-based mobile payment company
- Began mass production of industry’s first 256Gb V-NAND flash memory
- Launched Samsung Pay mobile payment service
2014
- Unveiled a new line-up of premium home appliances with the Chef Collection
- Started DRAM mass production with the industry’s first 20nm process technology (4Gb DDR3)
- Released the world’s first 105” curved UHD TV
- Opened a new semiconductor plant in Xi’an, China
- Acquired SmartThings, a U.S.-based IoT (Internet of Things) platform developer
- Unveiled the Galaxy Note Edge, the world’s first smartphone with a curved edge screen
2013
- Established a new mobile manufacturing factory in Bac Ninh, Vietnam
- Announced world’s first 5G mm-Wave mobile technology
- Began mass producing the industry’s first 3D V-NAND flash memory
2012
- Merged with Samsung LED Co., Ltd.
- Began mass producing 20nm-class 4Gb LPDDR2 mobile DRAM
- Commercialized world's first LTE-Advanced
- Released the T9000, a 900L refrigerator
- Established Samsung Display Co., Ltd. by merging its LCD business unit, Samsung Mobile Display Co., and S-LCD
- Converted Samsung Austin Semiconductor (SAS) into a production line for system semiconductors
- Established SEEG-P, the first production subsidiary in the Middle East Asia & Africa region
- Ranked No. 1 in the global mobile phone market (by units sold)
- Ranked No. 1 in the global refrigerator market (by sales)
- Ranked 9th among top 100 global list by Interbrand, with a brand value of $32.9 billion
2011
- Developed DDR4 DRAM
- Launched 'Exynos' mobile AP brand
- Began mass producing 30nm-class 4Gb LPDDR2 mobile DRAM
- Launched its first tablet, the Galaxy Tab 10.1
- Launched the Galaxy Note, pioneering the "phablet" era
2010
- Developed 30nm-class 2Gb DDR3 DRAM
- Opened Samsung Apps, the world's first app store platform for TVs
- Launched the Galaxy smartphone series with the Android OS
- Began mass producing 20nm-class, 64-Gb 3-bit NAND flash memory
- Acquired the medical equipment company, Medison
2009
- Developed the world's first 40nm DRAM
- Ranked No. 1 in world digital signage market (by units sold)
- Established Samsung LED Co., Ltd., a joint venture with Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co.
- Unveiled LED TV, a 29-mm ultra-thin television
- Announced green management initiative with the slogan "Planet First"
- Commercialized world's first LTE mobile devices
- Ranked 19th best global brand by Interbrand
2008
- Established its manufacturing and assembling plant (SEV) for mobile devices in Bac Ninh Province, Vietnam
- Organized Partner Collaboration Center
- Established Samsung Mobile Display Co., Ltd., a joint venture with Samsung SDI
- Published the first edition of the Samsung Sustainability Report
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Leading the transition into the Digital Age, Samsung becomes one of the world’s top three electronics companies
In the late 1990s, Samsung Electronics successfully overcame the Asian Financial Crisis through rigorous restructuring, a commitment to innovation, and by actively responding to rapid changes brought about by the digital convergence era. Led by its quality-first approach, the company continued to strengthen the soft competitiveness of its designs and brand. It also continued to expand its portfolio of components and products, ultimately reaching No. 1 in the global NAND flash market in 2002 and the TV market in 2006. By 2007, with $100 billion in sales, Samsung had established itself as one of the world’s top three consumer electronics firms.
2007
- Became a sponsor of the WorldSkills Competition
- Unveiled 70-inch (178cm) Full HD LCD TV
- Organized Health & Medical Equipment Business Team
- Developed 30nm 64Gb NAND flash memory
2006
- Launched Blu-ray player (model: BD_P1000)
- Developed charge trap flash (CTF) NAND technology, overcoming the limits of floating gate technology
- Became an official sponsor of the Paralympic Games
- Unveiled 10-megapixel camera phone (model: SCH-B600)
- Developed 50nm 1Gb DDR2 DRAM, 80nm 1Gb mobile DDR2 DRAM, 16-chip MCP, and 2nd-gen fusion memory OneDRAM™
- Became No. 1 in global TV market share (by sales)
2005
- Started operating S Line, a 300mm line dedicated to system LSI, in Giheung, Korea
- Became the official sponsor of Chelsea, an English Premier League football club
- Established Design Studio in Milano, Italy
- Developed world's first 50nm 16Gb NAND flash memory and 70nm 512Mb DDR2 DRAM
- IEEE officially approved WiBro as an international standard for 4G mobile communication systems
- Developed a new data storage device, the SSD (solid state drive)
- Mobile phone shipments exceeded 100 million units per year
2004
- Unveiled world's biggest LCD TV (46 inches, 116 cm)
- Established a System LSI R&D center in China
- Began mass producing GDDR3 Graphic DRAM
- Established S-LCD with Sony to manufacture and roll out TFT-LCD panels
- Developed 80nm 2Gb DDR2 DRAM & 60nm 8Gb NAND flash memory
- Developed 90nm 1Gb OneNAND™ 1st-gen fusion memory
- Net profits reached $10 billion
2003
- Launched first air purifier (model: AC-120A, AC-C100B)
- Launched world's first built-in-antenna camera phone (model: SGH-E700)
2002
- Began mass producing 1Gb NAND flash memory
- Developed 90nm 2Gb NAND flash memory
- Became No. 1 in NAND flash memory and No. 2 in semiconductors worldwide
2001
- Established a Corporate Design Center
- Built global ERP system for all overseas subsidiaries
- Began world's first 200mm wafer processing (Line 11 in Hwaseong, Korea)
2000
- Developed 0.120㎛ 512Mb DRAM
- Began mass producing 256Mb NAND flash memory
- Commercialized world's first CDMA2000 1x, a 3rd-gen mobile communication system
- Achieved MPEG-4 standard specification
1999
- Built multi-complex plant in Manaus, Brazil
- Published first Green Environment Report
- Launched world's 1st MP3 mobile phone, mobile TV phone, wireless internet phone
1998
- Samsung Austin Semiconductor began production
- Built a recycling center in Asan, Korea
- Produced world's first digital TVs
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Competing in the global market and its focus on quality control
In 1988, Samsung Electronics established itself on the world stage following its merger with Samsung Semiconductor & Telecommunications. Led by the mantra "Quality First," the company produced competitive products for a demanding market and became a household name around the world as an official partner of the Olympic Games. It also established itself as a global leader in semiconductors based on the strength of its DRAM technology.
1997
- Organized System LSI Business Unit
- Built multi-complex plant in Seremban, Malaysia
- Became a Worldwide Olympic Partner (TOP) in the wireless communications category
1996
- Built first overseas multi-complex plant to consolidate production in Tijuana, Mexico
- Commercialized world's first CDMA digital mobile communication system
- Developed the 1G DRAM
- Built 2nd complex telecom plant in Gumi, Korea
- Developed world's first 64-bit Alpha architecture processor
1995
- Established the Samsung Art and Design Institute (SADI) to discover and cultivate design talents
- Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT) developed world’s first real-time MPEG-3 technology
1994
- Founded Samsung Design America in San Francisco, USA
- Developed world’s first 256Mb DRAM
- Created an organization dedicated to corporate citizenship projects
1993
- Unveiled Company Identity (CI) for Samsung Group
- Built world's first 200mm wafer fabrication plant
- Announced New Management Initiative
- Developed 16Mb NAND flash memory (the second to ever be made)
- Unveiled handset weighing less than 200g (model: SH-700)
1992
- Developed mobile phone system
- Developed world's first 64Mb DRAM
- Became No. 1 in DRAM worldwide
1991
- Built semiconductor post-processing plant in Onyang, Korea
- Established design studio in Japan (Samsung Design Japan)
1989
- Built ULSI R&D Center in Giheung, Korea
- Established joint venture of TV Production corporation in China
1988
- Developed Korea's first handset (model: SH-100)
- Samsung Semiconductor & Telecommunications Co., Ltd. merged with Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. to form one unified company: Samsung Electronics
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Becoming a high-tech company
In the 1980s, Samsung established a new corporate identity focused on securing its own technology, strengthening its R&D, expanding its semiconductor business into the advanced VLSI field, and operating a telecommunications business through Korea Telecommunication Company. It also launched its first global production subsidiary in Portugal and increased its overseas sales subsidiaries to establish itself as a global company.
1987
- Opened the Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT) to strengthen R&D capabilities
1986
- Commercialized the TDX-1 domestic time division digital switching system
- Developed the world's first digital TV
- Developed 1Mb DRAM
- Developed the world's smallest, lightest 4mm video tape recorder
1985
- Announced sponsorship of the 1986 Asian Games and 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul
- Issued the first overseas convertible bonds (CB)
1984
- Changed company name toSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
- Developed 256Kb DRAM
1983
- Began production of personal computers (model: SPC-1000)
- Broke ground on a VLSI semiconductor manufacturing facility in Giheung, Korea
- Developed 64Kb DRAM
1982
- Established first European sales office in Germany (SEG)
- Established first overseas production subsidiary in Portugal
- Transferred semiconductor business unit to Korea Telecommunications Co., Ltd. and reorganized the company under a new name: Samsung Semiconductor & Telecommunications Co., Ltd.
1980
- Samsung Semiconductor Co., Ltd. merged with Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.'s semiconductor business unit
- Established its first Corporate Identity Program (CIP)
- Acquired Korea Telecommunications Co., Ltd.
- Opened its first R&D Center in Suwon, South Korea
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Company's founding and growth into a total consumer electronics provider
Shortly after its founding in 1969, Samsung Electronics quickly became one of South Korea’s leading manufacturers. Its early growth was attributed to the fact that the domestic consumer electronics industry was just starting to take off, and the company began exporting its products. During this time, Samsung also acquired Korea Semiconductor, the first wafer processing company to be established in Korea, paving the way for Samsung to become a leader in semiconductor manufacturing.
1979
- Developed VHS-based VCRs (model: SC-7700)
1978
- Korea Semiconductor Co. was renamed Samsung Semiconductor Co.
- Established first overseas office in the United States (SEA)
- Produced 4 million units of black-and-white TVs, becoming a leading global producer
- Developed first microwave oven (model: RE-700)
1977
- Samsung Electric Co., Ltd. merged with Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
- Began mass producing and exporting color TVs to global markets, starting with Panama
- Completed acquisition of Korea Semiconductor Co., Ltd.
1976
- Produced 1 million units of black-and-white TVs
1975
- Launched world's third "Quick Start" system TV (product: Econo TV)
1974
- Samsung-Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. was renamed Samsung Electric Co., Ltd. (the end of joint company)
- Acquired 50% share of Korea Semiconductor Co., Ltd.
- Started manufacturing washing machines, refrigerators, and air conditioners, laying the foundation for Samsung to become a total consumer electronics company
1971
- Began exporting black-and-white TVs to global markets, starting with Panama
1970
- Started production of black-and-white TV (model: P-3202)
1969
- Established Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
- Established Samsung-Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd., a joint venture with Sanyo
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