Samsung is one of the world’s largest and most influential technology companies. Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, it is best known for its smartphones, televisions, semiconductors, home appliances, displays and consumer electronics. The company operates globally in more than 70 countries and is a leading innovator in artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, memory chips, robotics and smart home technologies. Its stated mission is to create innovative products and services that improve lives through advanced technology.1

• Company Name: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
• Parent Organisation: Samsung Group
• Founded: 13 January 1969 (Samsung Electronics); Samsung Group was founded in 1938
• Founder of Samsung Group: Lee Byung-chul
• Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
• Industry: Consumer Electronics, Semiconductors, Telecommunications, Information Technology
• Type: Public Company
• Products: Smartphones, tablets, laptops, TVs, monitors, memory chips, SSDs, home appliances, smartwatches, displays, networking equipment and others
• Official Website: Samsung

Samsung began in 1938 as a small trading company established by Lee Byung-chul in Daegu, South Korea. Initially, the firm exported groceries, dried fish, noodles and other local produce.

Over the following decades, Samsung expanded into industries including textiles, insurance, construction and retail. In 1969, Samsung Electronics was established, marking the group’s entry into the electronics sector with black-and-white televisions among its first products.

Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, the company invested heavily in semiconductor manufacturing, telecommunications and research and development. By the 1990s and 2000s, continuous innovation in memory chips, mobile phones, televisions and digital appliances had made Samsung one of the world’s leading technology firms.2

Samsung Electronics primarily operates through several major business segments:

Mobile Experience (MX)

This division develops smartphones, tablets, wearables and mobile software. Popular product lines include:

• Galaxy S Series
• Galaxy Z Fold & Z Flip
• Galaxy A Series
• Galaxy Tab
• Galaxy Watch
• Galaxy Buds

Device Solutions (DS)

The DS division focuses on semiconductor manufacturing, including:

• DRAM memory
• NAND Flash
• SSDs
• System LSI chips
• Foundry services

Samsung is one of the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturers.3

Visual Display & Digital Appliances

This segment produces:

• Smart TVs
• OLED TVs
• QLED TVs
• Refrigerators
• Washing machines
• Air conditioners
• Vacuum cleaners
• Smart home devices

Display Business

Samsung manufactures advanced display technologies, including:

• OLED displays
• AMOLED smartphone screens
• Laptop displays
• Tablet displays
• Foldable displays

Its display technology is widely used both in Samsung products and by other electronics manufacturers.

Samsung manufactures products across numerous categories:

• Smartphones
• Tablets
• Smartwatches
• Wireless Earbuds
• Laptops
• Desktop Monitors
• Smart TVs
• Soundbars
• Refrigerators
• Washing Machines
• Air Conditioners
• SSD Storage
• RAM Memory
• Computer Chips
• Image Sensors
• Digital Signage
• Medical Equipment
• Network Infrastructure

Samsung has introduced many notable technologies, including:

• AMOLED Displays
• Dynamic AMOLED
• QLED TV Technology
• Neo QLED
• Foldable Smartphone Displays
• Exynos Mobile Processors
• ISOCELL Camera Sensors
• SmartThings Smart Home Platform
• Samsung Knox Security
• One UI Android Interface
• Galaxy AI Features

Samsung invests billions of dollars annually in research and development. Its work spans:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Robotics
• Semiconductor Design
• Display Technologies
• Battery Technology
• Mobile Computing
• Medical Devices
• 6G Research
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Smart Homes

The company operates research centres in numerous countries and continues expanding into areas such as robotics and AI.4

Samsung conducts business in more than 70 countries and operates:

• Manufacturing plants
• Research centres
• Design studios
• Sales offices
• Customer service centres

Its products are sold in nearly every major global market.

Samsung’s business philosophy is:

“Devote its talent and technology to creating superior products and services that contribute to a better global society.”

The company also emphasises:

• Innovation
• Quality
• Sustainability
• Customer satisfaction
• Ethical management
• Environmental responsibility5

Samsung has initiatives focused on:

• Energy-efficient products
• Recycling programmes
• Reduced carbon emissions
• Responsible sourcing
• Water conservation
• Eco-friendly packaging
• Circular economy practices

Samsung has consistently ranked among the world’s most valuable technology brands and is recognised for innovation in:

• Smartphones
• Semiconductor manufacturing
• Television technology
• Consumer electronics
• Industrial design

Samsung markets products under several well-known brands, including:

• Galaxy
• SmartThings
• Knox
• Bespoke
• Odyssey
• Neo QLED
• QLED
• ISOCELL
• Exynos
• Tizen

• Samsung Group was founded in 1938, while Samsung Electronics was established in 1969.
• The word “Samsung” means “Three Stars” in Korean, symbolising greatness, strength and longevity.
• Samsung is among the world’s largest producers of memory chips, OLED displays and smartphones.
• The company has played a major role in South Korea’s industrial and technological development.
• Samsung products range from household appliances to advanced semiconductor fabrication and enterprise technologies.6

1. Company Info | About Us | Samsung Philippines
2. Overview – Samsung Newsroom Philippines
3. The History of Samsung Electronics (1): Paving a New Path (1968~1970) – Samsung Global Newsroom
4. Samsung Electronics creates robotics division; ex-Hyundai executive to head strategy
5. Company Information | SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS
6. History | About us | Samsung Semiconductor Global