Samsung held an emergency meeting, which according to Yonhap News was a day after the announcement of the Google-Motorola deal. Although the Google acquisition and the future possibilities must be the top agenda, Lee Kun-hee, chairman of Samsung Electronics also asserted that the company should develop its software competitiveness. Lee emphasized that the “IT […]
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Lee Kun-hee responds to Apple lawsuit
Samsung Chairman, Lee Kun-hee has responded to Apple’s accusation of copying Apple product designs for its Galaxy devices. According to him, Apple and many other companies are trying to keep Samsung in check. It’s like the proverbial nail that sticks out gets hammered down. Not only Apple, but also unrelated companies that do not […]
Lee Jae-yong promoted as Samsung Electronics President
The only son of Samsung Electronics’ Chairman, Lee Jae-yong has been promoted to the post of President in Samsung’s flagship Electronics subsidiary. Jae-yong will also hold its current Chief Operating Officer (COO) position. Meanwhile, Choi Gee-sung, CEO of Samsung Electronics will also assume the position of Vice Chairman in Samsung Electronics. The management reshuffle […]
Lee Kun-hee’s son to become Samsung Electronics’ President
Founding owner of Samsung Group and Samsung Electronics’ chairman, Lee Kun-hee has confirmed that his only son, Lee Jae-yong will be promoted from the Chief Operating Officer (COO) position to the President in Samsung Electronics. The confirmation came from Lee when he was asked about the news swirling about his son’s promotion. One of […]
Samsung’s Lee Kun-hee is South Korea’s richest person
A report released yesterday claims that Samsung Electronics’ current chairman, Lee Kun-hee is the richest person in South Korea. Lee Kun-hee has an estimated personal wealth from listed and unlisted companies of 8.73 trillion won or 8 billion US dollars. However, he is not the only wealthy person from Samsung to be featured in […]