As Samsung had promised, they showed off their semiconductor plant to journalists and confirmed that their plant is free from any chemicals and radioactive elements that can cause cancer among its employees. “There is no risk,” said Cho Soo-in, president of Samsung’s memory chip division when asked about the working conditions. However, Samsung has […]
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Samsung to give a press tour of its semiconductor plant, wants to clear out leukemia allegations
A female employee named Ji-yeon Park who worked in Samsung’s semiconductor plant recently passed away on March 31. Park, 23 was diagnosed with leukemia — a blood related cancer – and as per Banollim a civic group that promotes health and rights of semiconductor company workers, Park died because she was exposed to radioactive […]
Samsung lead the U.S. mobile market in 2009
A study conducted by Strategy Analytics reveals Samsung ruled the U.S. mobile phone market in 2009. The claim is on the basis of reported shipment data that makes Samsung lead the charts for six quarters in a row. Moreover, Samsung also announced that the 2010 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index study has declared […]
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 […]