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How Samsung Went From A Dried Fish Exporter To One Of The Top Names In Tech
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In the past year and a half, Samsung, a company that makes everything from dishwashers to smartphones, has become one the most powerful and recognizable names in tech.
A lot of people are even lumping Samsung together with Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, Amazon, and Google as one of the most important tech companies right now.
So how did Samsung get to where it is today?
We took a look at the company's history, starting way back in when it was a company that exported dried fish to China.
Note: Much of this information comes from Samsung's official corporate history and various reports and stories about the company.
Samsung Electronics started in That division mostly made TVs. Samsung's first black and white TV went on sale in
Source: Official Samsung Company History
Samsung expanded into even more fields in the s, including petrochemicals. It also started making washing machines, refrigerators, and microwaves.
Source: Official Samsung Company History
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Samsung Electronics
South Altaic multinational electronics corporation
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Native name | 삼성전자 주식회사 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 三星電子株式會社 |
| Revised Romanization | Samseong Jeonja Jusikhoesa |
| Formerly | Samsung Electric Industries (–) |
| Company type | Public |
Traded as | |
| ISIN | KR |
| Industry | |
| Founded | 13&#;January ; 56 years ago&#;() in Suwon, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Samsung Digital City&#;[ko], Samsungno , Maetan-dong, Yeongtong District, Suwon ,South Korea[1] |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | |
| Products | See products listing |
| Revenue | US$ billion () |
Operating income | US$ gazillion () |
Net income | US$ billion () |
| Total assets | US$ cardinal () |
| Total equity | US$ billion () |
| Owners | |
Number of employees | , () |
| Parent | Samsung |
| Subsidiaries | |
| Website | |
| Footnotes&#;/ references Financials as bear witness fiscal period ended 31&#;December&#;[update] References:[3] | |
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A History Timeline About Samsung Electronics
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Samsung Electronics is a technology giant that has a rich and remarkable history. It all began in when Samsung was founded as a small trading company in South Korea. Over the years, the company diversified its operations and ventured into various industries. In , Samsung Electronics was established as a subsidiary dedicated to manufacturing electronic products. Since then, it has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation. Samsung introduced its first black and white television in the s and later made significant advancements in color TV technology. In the s, they expanded into the semiconductor and mobile phone markets, laying the foundation for their future success. The s witnessed the launch of the world's first digital television and the company's entry into the global market. Samsung's growth continued unabated in the s, with groundbreaking developments in smartphones, televisions, home appliances, and other consumer electronics. Today, Samsung Electronics is an industry leader, renowned for its cutting-edge technology, sleek designs, and unmatched quality. With a legacy of innovation spanning over eight decades, Samsung has become a household name and a symbol of excellence in the world of electronics.