If you’re unaware, Lee Kun-hee who had resigned from his post in 2008 over fraud and ethics, returned to the Samsung Group as a chairman of Samsung Electronics. While the move is said to save Samsung from the crisis they’re facing, there is a mixed feeling about his return. KoreaTimes has done a detailed […]
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Samsung to reappoint Lee Kun-hee as Chairman
Lee Kun-hee who had resigned couple of years back following his fraud and ethics scandal will join the Korean conglomerate soon. Lee, 68 will join the Samsung Group as a chairman of memory chips, mobile phones and TV units (Samsung Electronics) but won’t serve on the Board of Directors. Lee Kun-hee is the son […]
Samsung etches smartphone plan for 2010, expects to triple sales
At the eve of Samsung’s first Android phone for South Korea, Shin Jong-kyun, head of Samsung’s mobile division told they’re looking to ship more than 18m smartphone units this year that will help them to pass HTC as world’s number 4 smartphone brand. Samsung reckons their key to success in the smartphone market is […]
Samsung VP found dead, apparently committed suicide
It’s being reported that one of Samsung division’s vice president has been found dead outside his apartment. The 51-year old VP identified only by his surname Lee is said to have committed suicide after jumping off his apartment building. Police found a suicide note claiming he was stressed and burdened by the amount of […]
Samsung appoints a new CEO, will adopt new “company system”
Samsung has announced a major organizational restructuring that has made way for a new CEO, COO and CFO. Geesung Choi has been named as the new President and CEO of Samsung Electronics while the current Vice Chairman and CEO, Yoon-woo Lee will now act as a Chairman of the Board of Directors. Jay Y. […]