A digital leader. A responsible global citizen. A multi-faceted family of companies. An ethical business. Samsung is all of these and more. At Samsung Group and Samsung Electronics, we uphold a belief in shared responsibility - to our people, our planet and our society. Across the company, we hold ourselves to the highest standards so that we can more effectively contribute to a better world.
From its beginning as a small export business in Taegu, Korea, Samsung has grown to become one of the world's leading electronics companies, specifying in digital appliances and media, semiconductors, memory, and system integration. Today Samsung's advanced and top quality products and processes are world recognised. This timeline captures the major milestones in Samsung's history, showing how the company expanded its product lines and reach, grew its revenue and market share, and has followed its mission of making life better for consumers around the world.
Pioneering the Digital Age
The digital age has brought innovative change – and opportunity – to global business, and Samsung has responded with advanced technologies, competitive products, and constant innovation.
The digital age has brought revolutionary change – and opportunity – to global business, and Samsung has responded with advanced techno-technologies, competitive products, and constant innovation.
For over 70 years, Samsung has been dedicated to make a better world through diverse businesses that today span advanced technology, semiconductors, skyscraper and plant construction, petrochemicals, fashion, medicine, finance, hotels, and more. Our flagship company, Samsung Electronics, leads the global market in high-tech electronics manufacturing and digital media. Through pioneering, reliable products and services; talented people; a responsible approach to business and global citizenship; and collaboration with our partners and customers, Samsung is taking the world in imaginative new