Leadership & Mission
Leadership & Mission
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 by
a 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 labor, wage exploitation and child slavery are not allowed under any circumstances. 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 organizational 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 unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, changes, etc.
We create a healthy atmosphere.
We do not allow any behavior 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 organize 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 honor all 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 CEO
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]
History
Fortune global top company, Samsung.
2023
- Ranked Global Top 5 brand for the 4th consecutive year with brand value of $91.4 billion
- Topped global TV market for 17th consecutive year
- Began mass production of industry’s most advanced 12nm-class DRAM
- Won 80 awards at iF Design Awards 2023 including Gold for Bespoke Infinite Line of kitchen appliances
- Unveiled generative AI model Samsung Gauss at Samsung AI Forum
- Announced FDA-cleared Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification (IHRN) feature on Galaxy Watch
- Developed industry-first GDDR7 DRAM, driving future growth of graphics market
- Developed industry-first LPCAMM form factor, transforming the DRAM market
- Received highest level of global certification from the Alliance for Water Stewardship
- Provided Net Zero Home solution to a smart residential community in Sweden
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
- Unveiled the world’s first 75-inch MicroLED
- Unveiled ‘Samsung Bot’, robotics platforms for the future of AI
- Announced a new CSR vision: 'Together for Tomorrow! Enabling People'
- Marked a decade as the global industry leader in digital signage
- Released 5G smartphone ‘Galaxy S10 5G
- Completed the development of EUV-based 5nm process technology
- Announced plans for KRW 133 trillion investment in logic chip business by 2030
- Began mass production of industry’s first 12Gb LPDDR5 mobile DRAM for premium smartphones
- Unveiled industry’s first 108MP image sensor for smartphones
- Released the ‘Galaxy Fold’, creating a whole new mobile category
- Introduced BESPOKE refrigerator, opening a new era of personalized appliances
- Provided the world’s first 8K HDR10+ content on its TVs
- Celebrated its 50th year anniversary
2018
- Launched 'QLED 8K' and world’s first modular TV ‘The Wall’
- Unveiled Samsung and HARMAN's '2018 Digital Cockpit'
- Built cutting-edge EUV semiconductor line in Hwaseong, Korea
- Launched 'Galaxy S9/S9+' and 'Galaxy Note9'
- Debuted world’s first '3D Cinema LED' for movie theatre
- Announced medium-to long-term global expansion plans of renewable energy
- Mass-produced world's first 'fifth-generation V-NAND' and developed '8GB LPDDR5 D-RAM'
- Announced to invest KRW 180 trillion and hire 40,000 for next three years to revitalize economy
- Established seven global AI centres in Korea, the US, the UK, Canada, and Russia
- Supplied world's first 5G network commercial equipment in the US (FWA) and Korea (NR Mobile)
2017
- Completed acquisition of HARMAN
- Began mass production at new semiconductor plant in Pyeongtaek, South Korea
- Started mass production of its 2nd generation 10nm FinFET process technology and strengthened advanced foundry portfolio with new 11nm LPP and 7nm LPP with EUV technology
- Unveiled Galaxy S8, S8+, and Note8
- Brought QLED TVs and The Frame to global markets
- Bixby voice capabilities now available in over 200 countries globally
- Debuted world's first Cinema LED Screen
- Ranked no.6 in Interbrand's Best Global Brands 2017
2016
- Announced plan to acquire HARMAN
- Announced comprehensive roadmap to enhance long-term shareholder value creation
- Acquired Dacor, Joyent and Viv Labs
- Started industry’s first mass production of system-on-chip with 10-nanometer FinFET technology
- Introduced world’s first Universal Flash Storage (UFS) removable memory card Line-up, offering up to 256-Gigabyte (GB) capacity
- Brought Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge to the global market
- Began mass producing world’s fastest DRAM – based on newest high bandwidth memory (HBM) interface
- Revealed spectacular 2016 Quantum dot TV lineup to begin a new decade of global TV leadership
2015
- Maintained No.1 position in the global TV market for 10 consecutive years
- Began mass production of the industry’s first 12Gb LPDDR4 mobile DRAM
- Unveiled SleepSense, a personal sleep monitoring device that helps people improve the quality of their sleep
- Launched the Gear S2, a stylish smartwatch with a versatile circular design and rotating bezel
- Began mass production of the industry’s first 256Gb V-NAND flash memory
- Launched the mobile payment service, Samsung Pay
- Acquired YESCO, an American-based manufacturer of LED displays, and launched its LED signage business
- Unveiled the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge with the world’s first curved display on both sides
- Announced mass production of industry’s first 14nm FinFET mobile AP
2014
- Ranked as the 7th most valuable brand in the world, in Interbrand’s ‘Best 100 Global Brands 2014’ report
- Unveiled the Galaxy Note Edge, the world’s first smartphone with a curved edge screen, along with the Gear S, the first wearable device featuring 3G connectivity
- Acquired SmartThings, a U.S.-based IoT (Internet of Things) platform developer
- Renewed Samsung’s agreement with the IOC, extending its sponsorship of the Olympic Games through to 2020
- Opened a new semiconductor factory in Xi’an, China
- Released the world’s first 105” curved UHD TV
- Started DRAM mass production with the industry’s first 20nm process technology (4Gb DDR3)
- Unveiled the world’s first 85’’ bendable UHD TV
2013
- Launched Galaxy S4 in the global markets
- Began mass producing the world's first 20 nanometer 4Gb ultra high-speed mobile DRAM
2012
- Took 9th place among global top 100 brands with a brand value of USD 32.9 billion
- The LCD business was sent to Samsung Mobile Display
2011
- Began construction of the 7.5G LCD manufacturing plant in Suzhou, China
- Signed a patent sharing license agreement with IBM
2010
- Acquired the medical equipment company, Medison
- Became the #1 global electronics company in sales
- Began mass producing 20nm-class, 64-gigabit 3-bit NAND flash memory
- Merged with Samsung Digital Imaging
- Launched the Galaxy smartphone series with the Android OS
2009
- Developed the world's first 40 nanometer DRAM
- Samsung's brand value was ranked No. 19 in the world by Interbrand's 2010 Best Global Brands
2008
- Established TV manufacturing in Russia
2007
- Became an official Olympic technology sponsor
2006
- Developed the world's first 40 nanometer 32Gb NAND flash memory, 50 nanometer 1GB DRAM memory
- Became an official sponsor of the Paralympic Games
- Became #1 in global TV market share
2005
- Became the official sponsor of Chelsea, the English Premier League football club
- Developed world's first 50 nanometers 16Gb NAND flash memory
Pioneering the digital age
2004
ㆍEstablished an LCD manufacturing facility in Tang jeong
ㆍEstablished a System LSI R&D centre in China
2003
ㆍEstablished S-LCD with Sony, to manufacture TFT-LCD panels
ㆍEstablished TSST, to manufacture optical storage devices
ㆍEstablished SESK, a manufacturing subsidiary in Slovakia
ㆍBecame #1 globally in flash memory
ㆍAchieved cumulative sales of over 10 million units for the SGH-T100 mobile phone launched in 2002
2002
ㆍBecame #1 in NAND flash memory and #2 in semiconductors worldwide
ㆍSigned a patent sharing license agreement with IBM
2001
ㆍBegan mass production of 512Mb flash memory devices
ㆍCreated the World Cyber Games
ㆍEstablished a Design Management Centre
2000
ㆍRecorded cumulative sales of over 100 million units of color TVs
Advancing the digital frontier
1999
ㆍDeveloped the world's first 3D TFT-LCD monitor
ㆍDeveloped a wireless internet phone (smartphone)
ㆍLaunched the world's 1st MP3 mobile phone
1998
ㆍAchieved top share of world's TFT-LCD market
ㆍBegan the mass production of world's first digital TV
ㆍDeveloped a complete flat-screen TV
ㆍServed as an Olympic Partner at the Nagano Winter Olympics
ㆍDeveloped world's first 128MB Synchronous DRAM and 128MB flash memory
1997
ㆍBecame a Worldwide Olympic Partner (TOP) in the wireless communications category
ㆍDeveloped world's first complete 30" TFT-LCD
ㆍAnnounced 2nd phase of "New Management"
Becoming a global force
To that end, Samsung Electronics actively participated in sports marketing and as a result of its intensive efforts, its then-chairman, Kun-hee Lee, was selected as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in July 1996, greatly enhancing the company image as a key contributor to world athletics.
1996
ㆍDeveloped the 1G DRAM
ㆍBegan mass production of 64M DRAMs
1995
ㆍSamsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT) developed world’s first real-time MPEG-3 technology
ㆍDeveloped the world’s first 33" double-screen TV
1994
ㆍDeveloped the world’s first 256M DRAM
ㆍProduced over 30 million microwave ovens
Competing in a changing tech world
Companies were pressed to rethink their technology and services offerings. Business began to flow across borders between countries and companies. Samsung Electronics made the most of these opportunities by refocusing its business strategy to better respond to market demands.
1993
ㆍSamsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT) developed first-ever digital video disk recorder (DVD-R)
ㆍSamsung Group enacted the company identity
ㆍSamsung Group announced "New Management"
1992
ㆍDeveloped mobile phone system
ㆍDeveloped world's first 64M DRAM
ㆍProduced over 10 million industrial robots
ㆍBegan manufacturing in China
1991
ㆍDeveloped mobile phone handset
Entering the global marketplace
1989
ㆍProduced over 20 million color TVs
1988
ㆍSamsung Semiconductor & Telecommunications Co. merged with Samsung Electronics. Home appliances, telecommunications and semiconductors were selected as core business lines
1987
ㆍSamsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT) opened for R&D purposes
1986
ㆍDeveloped the world's smallest, lightest 4mm video tape recorder
1984
ㆍExported first VCRs to the US
ㆍThe company's name changed to "Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd"
ㆍSales exceeded 1 trillion won
1983
ㆍBegan production of personal computers (PCs)
1982
ㆍKorea Telecommunications Co. was renamed as Samsung Semiconductor & Telecommunications Co.
ㆍProduced 10 million black-and-white TVs
ㆍEstablished 1st overseas manufacturing subsidiary in Portugal
ㆍSemiconductor business was moved to Korea Electronics Information Co.
1980
ㆍBegan producing air conditioners
ㆍOpened the R&D Centre in Suwon
ㆍMerged with Samsung Semiconductor Co.
Diversifying in electronics
During this initial period a burst of growth came from the burgeoning home electronics business and the company began exporting its products for the first time. Samsung Electronics also acquired a 50 percent stake in Korea Semiconductor; further solidifying Samsung Electronics' position as a leader in semiconductor manufacturing.
1979
ㆍBegan mass production of microwave ovens
ㆍDeveloped VHS VCRs
ㆍAcquired Korea Electronics Information Co.
1978
ㆍProduced 4 million black-and-white TVs (the most in the world)
ㆍEstablished first overseas office in the United States (SEA)
1977
ㆍStarted exporting color TVs
ㆍBegan mass producing color TVs
ㆍAcquired Korea Semiconductor Co.
1976
ㆍProduced 1 million black-and-white TVs
1975
ㆍLaunched world's third 'Quick Start' system TV (product name: Econo TV)
1974
ㆍBegan washing machine and refrigerator production
1972
ㆍBegan production of black-and-white televisions for the domestic market
1971
ㆍBegan exporting black-and-white TVs to Panama
1970
ㆍBlack-and-white TV (model: P-3202) production started by Samsung-Sanyo
1969
ㆍSamsung-Sanyo Electronics was established (renamed Samsung Electro-Mechanics in March 1975 and merged with Samsung Electronics in March 1977)
ㆍEstablished "Samsung Electronics Industry Co Ltd."