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 […]
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Samsung launches Samsung Takeback and Recycle (Star) Program in India
In a bid to promote e-waste recycling, Samsung India has launched a new initiative called as the Star program or Samsung Takeback and Recycle Program. The initiative will be rolled out nationally in phases where consumers will be able to bring their any Samsung product for recycling. Consumers will be able to dispose their […]
Samsung Apps downloads cross 4m in South Korea
Samsung’s App Store has reached a milestone in its domestic market. On August 15, Samsung Apps surpassed 4 million app downloads since its launch in December last year. Currently, there are over 700 applications available in the store in various categories and the top downloaded apps in the last few days include Asphalt 5, […]
Samsung 3D Starter Kit sells for $295 on Amazon
Chances are that you must have got Samsung’s 3D Starter Kit with the purchase of selected 3D product but if you don’t there’s a listing on Amazon that is selling the kit for $295. That’s $55 down from the original retail price. The 3D Starter Kit will give two extra pairs of Active 3D […]
Samsung rated as best workplace in South Korea
Samsung is rated as the best company to work for in its home country. The result came after a survey conducted by Korean Management Association Consulting that included 3,840 employees and HR executives. Samsung is rated as the best workplace in the manufacturing sector whereas its close telecom partner, SK Telecom tops in the […]