[NewsSpace=JeongYoung Kim] Lee Jae-Yong, chairman of Samsung Electronics, visited Samsung Electronics' Giheung and Hwaseong campuses to reaffirm his commitment to semiconductor leadership "Utra-Gap" for future competitiveness. This is interpreted as a sign that he intends to succeed and develop the management legacy of his father, the late Lee Kun-Hee, chairman of Samsung Group, at a symbolic site where Samsung's semiconductor business was born ahead of his 1st anniversary as chairman on the 27th. The visit is also interpreted as a reflection of Lee's intention to person
[NewsSpace=JeongYoung Kim] SK Group Chairman Choi Tae-Won and his partner Kim Hee-Young, the chairwoman of T&C Foundation, were spotted attending a gala dinner event in Paris, France on October 14 (local time). This is the first time the two have appeared together in a public setting. Choi, who was in Paris to attend an international symposium organized by the South Korean government ahead of the 2030 World Expo host city decision, attended the event, "One Planet, Building Bridges To A Better Future," hosted by Louis Vuitton. Unlike the official event (symposium), this event was
[NewsSpace = JeongYoung Kim] SK Group Chairman Choi Tae-Won has revealed that he is in the process of formulating a succession plan for the group in an interview with Bloomberg. Choi took over the reins of the company at the young age of 39 in 1998, following the passing of his predecessor, Choi Jong-Hyun. This year marks the 25th anniversary of his leadership. Choi, who has reached the age of 63 in 2023, is nearing the average age of chaebol leaders in South Korea, and considering recent succession transitions at major conglomerates like Samsung, Hyundai, and LG, SK Group's future leader
[NewsSpace=JeongYoung Kim] Samsung's Guide Dog School, the world's first and only corporate-run guide dog school, celebrated its 30th anniversary on September 19, 2023. The school was founded by the late Lee Kun-hee, Samsung's former chairman, in 1993. Lee was a visionary leader who believed that the company had a responsibility to give back to society. He also believed that guide dogs could help improve the lives of people with disabilities and raise awareness about the importance of inclusion. In the early days, the school faced skepticism and criticism. However, Lee's commi
[NewsSpace=JeongYoung Kim] Amidst the tumultuous scenes unfolding at the 25th World Scout Jamboree (Jamboree), the decisive intervention of Samsung Electronics has emerged as the pivotal force to salvage the chaos, prompting the question, "Where would Korea be without Samsung?“ In a proactive effort to aid the ongoing 25th World Scout Jamboree (Jamboree) crisis, which has been severely affected by the continuous scorching heatwave and inadequate facilites, Lee Jae-Yong, the Chairman of Samsung Electronics, has taken steps to offer substantial assistance. Samsung Electronics has int
[NewsSpace=JeongYoung Kim] The Sun Valley Conference, also known as the "Billionaire Summer Camp," continues to garner attention this year. The Sun Valley Conference, organized by the investment firm Allen & Company, has been a private event held annually in Sun Valley, Idaho since 1983. Gathering around 200-300 influential figures from the fields of information technology (IT), media, finance, and investment, the conference offers a unique opportunity for networking, discussions, and engaging in activities like tennis and golf. As the world's top leaders from the IT and med
[NewsSpace=JeongYoung Kim] Chairman Choi Tae-Won of SK Group presented scholarship certificates to students leaving for overseas studies with the support of the Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies at SK Serene Building in Jongno-gu, Seoul. During the ceremony, he urged the students with the following words: "As we celebrate the 70th anniversary of Korea's reconstruction after the Korean War ceasefire and the 70th anniversary of SK Group's founding this year, I want to emphasize that our duty is not just to be satisfied with being an OECD country but to become a leading nation i
[NewsSpace=JeongYoung Kim] Samsung Biologics broke the record by surpassing 2 trillion won in orders for the first time in half a year. Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-Yong's willingness to foster bio as a "second semiconductor" and active investment are paying off. In addition, Samsung Biologics' production capabilities, CEO John Lim's sales strategy, order competitiveness, and quality management, leading to "super-gap" results. ■ Chairman Lee Jae-Yong's bio-interest, driving force behind SB’s performance According to Samsung Biologics on the 10