Han Jong-hee: "Let's Strengthen Technology Leadership and Secure Unmatched Competitiveness"

Samsung 55th Anniversary Ceremony
Joint Commemorative Speech by Jeon Young-hyun, Head of DS Division

Han Jong-hee, Vice Chairman and CEO of Samsung Electronics, recently emphasized the need for "all employees to put their lives on the line and further strengthen our core technology leadership to secure flawless quality competitiveness" in order to overcome the crisis facing the company.

On the 1st, Han Jong-hee, Vice Chairman and CEO, delivered a commemorative speech at Samsung Electronics' 55th anniversary ceremony held at Samsung Electronics Suwon Digital City. Photo by Samsung Electronics

On the 1st, at the 55th anniversary ceremony held at Samsung Digital City in Suwon, Vice Chairman Han delivered the anniversary address jointly with Jeon Young-hyun, Vice Chairman and Head of the Device Solutions (DS) Division.

Vice Chairman Han predicted, "The paradigm that will lead the next 10 years is Artificial Intelligence (AI), and AI is moving past a period of bubbles and uncertainties into an era of 'AI popularization,' where unimaginable changes become commonplace." He strongly urged, "This is not a change limited to specific products or businesses, but a new approach from the way we work to discovering new growth engines." He also pointed out, "Securing technology and quality for customers is the foundation of competitiveness and the only way to lead the paradigm shift," adding, "Without change, there can be no innovation or growth. Let us build a robust organization that can lead the future through change and renewal." Finally, Vice Chairman Han requested, "Let us establish a culture of compliance in all work processes and actively practice win-win management," emphasizing, "Together with the strength we have built so far, let us unite our efforts to create a new leap forward through Samsung-style challenges and innovation."

The anniversary ceremony was attended by about 400 executives and employees, including business heads from the Device Experience (DX) and DS divisions. Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong did not attend this year's event, as in previous years. Meanwhile, Samsung Electronics and other Samsung affiliates have decided to conduct a 'Sharing Week Campaign' for two weeks starting from the 1st, where employees participate in donations and volunteer activities. During Sharing Week, employees will participate in donation kiosks, blood donations, community service near workplaces, and also make donation pledges for CSR programs involving monetary or talent donations planned for next year. As a token of appreciation and respect for major donors, employees who pledge to donate 300,000 KRW or more monthly for five consecutive years will be registered in the 'Honors Club' starting this year.

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