'Samsung Electronics 54th Anniversary' Vice Chairman Han Jong-hee: "Technology and Quality Are Fundamental Competitiveness"

Founding Anniversary Ceremony in Suwon on the 1st... Lee Jae-yong 'Absent'

"Technology and quality are the fundamental competitive advantages that must be prioritized above all else. Even as times change, technological leadership remains Samsung Electronics' highest value, and quality is a core competitiveness that cannot be compromised. During economic downturns like the current one, it is easy to become obsessed with short-term results, but we must use this as an opportunity to develop the DNA of challenge and innovation inherent in Samsung Electronics." (Han Jong-hee, Vice Chairman and CEO of Samsung Electronics)

Han Jong-hee, Vice Chairman and CEO of Samsung Electronics, emphasized technological competitiveness on the occasion of Samsung Electronics' 54th anniversary on the 1st.

Samsung Electronics held its 54th anniversary ceremony at Suwon Digital City, attended by Vice Chairman Han, heads of the DX and DS divisions, and about 400 executives and employees.

Han Jong-hee, Vice Chairman and CEO of Samsung Electronics.
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Chairman Lee Jae-yong did not attend and did not issue a separate message. He has never attended or issued a message at anniversary events before. Last year, which was his first anniversary after taking office, he also did not attend or issue a message. However, in 2019, the 50th anniversary, he released a video message saying, "Let us create a 100-year company to pass on to future generations through challenge, technology, and coexistence."

The ceremony included a congratulatory performance by a duet ensemble featuring children of employees with disabilities, awards for long service and exemplary performance, the anniversary speech, and viewing of a commemorative video.

In his anniversary speech, Vice Chairman Han emphasized ▲ prioritizing technology and quality, ▲ creating the best customer experience and value, ▲ strengthening future preparedness to secure a foundation for sustainable growth, and ▲ practicing sustainable management together.

He said, "Investment to secure technological superiority should always be prioritized, and we should build a virtuous cycle structure that strengthens the growth foundation by reinvesting resources secured through technological gaps into research and development."

He pledged to become a company that creates the best customer experience and value. Vice Chairman Han said, "We must become a company that leads future lifestyles by connecting various products well to provide greater value," and urged, "To become a customer-centric company, we must cooperate as One Samsung beyond organizational boundaries."

He continued, emphasizing the need to "not remain only in businesses that have been successful so far but actively expand the discovery of new businesses that can drive future growth," and "innovate operational systems based on AI and data to improve productivity and efficiency across management."

Finally, Vice Chairman Han called for the practice of sustainable management and the establishment of a culture of compliance. He said, "The ultimate goal of Samsung Electronics' sustainable management is to make it so that customers' use of Samsung products itself becomes an action for the future society and the global environment," and urged, "Please strengthen the discovery of sustainable innovative products."

Meanwhile, Samsung Electronics started as 'Samsung Electronics Industry Co., Ltd.' on January 13, 1969, but changed its anniversary to November 1 after merging with Samsung Semiconductor & Telecommunications in November 1988. Samsung Display, launched in July 2012, also follows Samsung Electronics' founding date. Samsung Electro-Mechanics, established in March 1973, uses its initial shipment date, November 1, as its anniversary. Samsung Group marks March 22 as its founding anniversary, which is its 85th anniversary this year.

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