Board of Directors
The BOD consists of three executive directors and six independent directors
Board
Composition
Samsung Electronics' Board of Director (the "Board") is composed of three Executive Directors and five Independent
Directors.
In accordance with Article 542-8 of the Commercial Act,
Independent Directors constitute a majority of the Board.
The Board leverages their expertise and skills in various fields to ensure efficient and strategic decision
making.
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Je-Yoon Shin Chairman of the Board & Independent Director
펼침
- Start Date : March 29, 2024
- End Date : March 28, 2027
- Age : 68
Mr. Je-Yoon Shin is an economic policy, finance, and fiscal affairs expert who has held various key positions in the Ministry of Economy and Finance. He also served as the Chairman of the Financial Services Commission, overseeing the establishment of Korea’s financial policies.
Mr. Shin’s distinguished history, which includes serving a two-year term from 2015 as Vice-president and then President of the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering and chairing the 2010 G20 Finance Deputies Meeting, has earned him widespread recognition as an expert in global risk management with experience in compliance of international regulations and monitoring of money laundering/terrorist financing. Furthermore, Mr. Shin’s global expertise is highly regarded, having been the Finance Division’s chief negotiator in the Korea–US FTA in 2005 and instrumental in closing the Korea–US currency swap deal in 2008, which helped the nation overcome the financial crisis.
He received his bachelor’s degree in economics at Seoul National University and his M.A. in economics at Cornell University.Career
- Senior Advisor, Bae, Kim & Lee LLC (2017–Present)
- President, Financial Education Council (2017–2023)
- Ambassador for International Financial Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2017–2018)
- President, Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (2015–2016)
- Chairman, Financial Services Commission (2013–2015)
- 1st Vice Minister, Ministry of Strategy and Finance (2011–2013)
- Chairperson, G20 Finance Deputies Meeting (2010–2010)
- Deputy Minister, International Affairs, Ministry of Strategy and Finance (2008–2011)
- Director General, International Finance Bureau, Ministry of Strategy and Finance (2007–2008)
Board Experience
- Independent Director, Samsung Electronics (March 2024–Present)
- Independent Director and Audit Committee member, Lotte Insurance (October 2019–February 2024)
- Independent Director and Audit Committee member, HDC Holdings (March 2018–March 2024)
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YoungHyun Jun Vice Chairman & CEO (DS Division)
펼침
- Start Date : March 19, 2025
- End Date : March 18, 2028
- Age : 65
Dr. Young-Hyun Jun is Vice Chairman & CEO and Head of the Device Solutions (DS) Division at Samsung Electronics. Since assuming the position of the Device Solutions (DS) Division Head in May 2024, he has been leading efforts to strengthen the competitiveness of the semiconductor business, leveraging his business acumen and deep insights in memory development and the electronics industry. He also serves as the Head of the Memory Business, which has considerable influence on Samsung’s financial performance.
Facing intensifying competition in the global semiconductor market, we believe Dr. Young-Hyun Jun is the most qualified individual to secure competitive technologies and products, given his technological expertise and industry insight. We expect him to leverage his extensive experience and play a leading role in efforts to ensure swift, well-coordinated responses to key investor and stakeholder engagements.
Dr. Jun earned his B.A. in electrical engineering at Hanyang University, and his M.S. and Ph.D. in electrical engineering at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST).Career
- Vice Chairman & CEO (2025–Present)
- Head, Device Solutions (DS) Division and Memory Business (2024–Present)
- Head of Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT) (2024–2025)
- Head of Future Business Division (2023–2024)
- Chairman of the Board, Samsung SDI (2022–2023)
- CEO, Samsung SDI (2017–2022)
- Head of Memory Business (2014–2017)
Board Experience
- Executive Director, Samsung Electronics (March 2025–Present)
- Executive Director, Samsung SDI (March 2017–November 2023)
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Tae Moon Roh President & CEO (DX Division)
펼침
- Start Date : March 16, 2022
- End Date : March 15, 2028
- Age : 58
Dr. Tae-Moon Roh, President & CEO, Head of the Device eXperience (DX) Division, and Head of the Mobile eXperience (MX) Business, is a leading expert in smartphones who won the Technology Award in the Samsung Award of Honor in 2010 in recognition of his role in developing the Galaxy S-series. Since assuming leadership of the Mobile eXperience Business in 2020, Dr. Roh has successfully expanded the Galaxy ecosystem through the launches of Galaxy Tab, Galaxy Watch, and more. He introduced the world’s first AI phone with the Galaxy S24 Series, securing an early lead in the AI smartphone market, and recently further elevated AI phones with the launch of the S25 Series.
Dr. Roh was driving force behind the business generating revenue of KRW 109 trillion in 2023 and KRW 114 trillion in 2024 through timely and effective sales strategies, such as the Paris Olympics campaign. In the stagnant but increasingly competitive smartphone market, he has pioneered new categories with foldable phones and AI phones while driving efforts in new business domains such as Samsung Health and Samsung Care+, with a continued commitment to expanding the business. Through such efforts, he fortified the framework for sustainable growth.
He earned his B.A. in electronic engineering at Yonsei University, and M.S. and Ph.D. in electrical engineering at Pohang University of Science and Technology.Career
- President & CEO (2025–Present)
- Head of Device eXperience (DX) Division (2025–Present)
- Acting Head of Device eXperience (DX) Division (2025–2025)
- Head of Design Management Center (2022–2025)
- Head of Mobile eXperience (MX) Business (2020–Present)
- Head of Mobile R&D Office, Mobile Business (2017–2020)
- Head of Mobile R&D Office 2, Mobile Business (2016–2017)
- Head of Mobile R&D Office 2 & Product Strategy Team, Mobile Business (2015–2016)
Board Experience
- Executive Director, Samsung Electronics (March 2022–Present)
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Yong Kwan Kim President & Corporate Management, Strategy & Operation (DS Division)
펼침
- Start Date : March 18, 2026
- End Date : March 17, 2029
- Age : 62
Mr. Yong Kwan Kim has been serving as Corporate President of Corporate Management, Strategy & Operation for the Device Solutions (DS) Division since November 2024, overseeing the strategic direction, capital investment planning, and operational efficiency of one of the Company's most critical divisions. His career encompasses significant roles within the Future Strategy Office and as the head of the Health & Medical Equipment business, where he had delivered impactful results and strengthened the Company's performance across various business support functions. Notably, he has recently made a significant contribution to restoring the competitiveness of the semiconductor business, ensuring its continued growth and paving the way for future innovations and market expansion in a rapidly evolving semiconductor industry. Furthermore, his leadership in planning and allocating capital investments, as well as enhancing the future business value of the DS Division—a key growth sector for Samsung Electronics—underscores his strategic acumen and commitment to driving sustainable growth.
One of his significant achievements is leading contract negotiations with various customers, including for the Taylor fab in the U.S. His client-focused efforts have not only secured the Company's foothold in key markets, but have also facilitated the establishment of strong customer relationships. Additionally, Mr. Kim has proactively managed negotiations with various governments, effectively navigating the complexities of international trade and regulatory environments. His ability to adapt to internal and external changes has been instrumental in maintaining the Company's competitive edge.
Beyond his operational successes, Mr. Kim has also been a key figure in building trust with major shareholders. Through direct communication at investor meetings in the U.S., U.K., and Singapore, he has effectively conveyed the Company's strategic vision and financial stability, fostering strong investor confidence.
He earned his bachelor's degree from Yonsei University and his MBA from Arizona State University Thunderbird.Career
- Corporate President, Corporate Management Strategy Operation, DS Division (2024–Present)
- Executive Vice President, Business Support T/F (2024–2024)
- Head of Health & Medical Equipment Business (2020–2024)
- Head of Business Support, Health & Medical Equipment Business (2017–2020)
- Executive Vice President, Corporate Management Team and Corporate Strategy Team; Senior Vice President, Management Advisory Team (2012–2017)
- Head of Strategic Planning Team, DS Division; Head of Financial Management Team, Memory Business (2011–2012)
Board Experience
- Executive Director, Samsung Electronics (March 2026–Present)
- Non-Executive Director, Samsung Display (March 2025-March 2026)
- Executive Director (CEO), Samsung Medison (January 2020–May 2024)
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Jun-Sung Kim Independent Director
펼침
- Start Date : March 16, 2022
- End Date : March 15, 2028
- Age : 59
Mr. Jun-Sung Kim, the Chief Investment Officer of the National University of Singapore Endowment Fund, is a highly regarded investment professional with over 30 years of experience in global financial hubs, such as Singapore, New York and London. He has actively contributed as an investment expert in numerous roles, including Managing Director and Head of Total Return Strategies at the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC).
Since his appointment as an Independent Director in 2022, Mr. Kim has engaged directly with major institutional investors, Samsung’s key shareholders, and proactively shared market and shareholders viewpoints with the Board. Mr. Kim has also enhanced the diversity of Board discussions by delivering objective insights rooted in the perspectives of global investors. Specifically, he has been proactive in proposing methods to enhance both shareholder returns and value, including the repurchase program, and has been critical to steering the decision-making process, faithfully fulfilling his role as an Independent Director.
Mr. Kim earned his B.S. in Economics & Industrial Management at Carnegie Mellon University. He is also an alumnus of the Stanford Executive Program at Stanford University and the High Performance Board Programme at the International Institute for Management Development in Switzerland.Career
- Chief Investment Officer, National University of Singapore Endowment Fund (2022–Present)
- Managing Director, Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC) (2013–2020)
- Chief Investment Officer, Samsung Asset Management (2011–2013)
- Senior Vice President, Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC) (2001–2011)
- Senior Vice President, Warburg Pincus Counsellors (1997–2001)
- Fund manager, SEI Asset Korea (1994–1997)
- Fund manager, Koeneman Capital Management (1992–1994)
- Director, W.I.Carr (1990–1992)
Board Experience
- Independent Director, Samsung Electronics (March 2022–Present)
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Eunnyeong Heo Independent Director
펼침
- Start Date : November 3, 2022
- End Date : March 17, 2028
- Age : 62
Dr. Eunnyeong Heo is currently a tenured professor in the Department of Applied Engineering at Seoul National University and is recognized as one of Korea’s leading scholars in the field of energy economics. In 2024, he was awarded the Order of Science and Technology Merit, Doyak Medal, in recognition of his contributions to the convergence of engineering technologies with business management and economics, and also to the implementation of government policies.
First appointed as an Independent Director in 2022, Dr. Heo has strengthened the quality of management decision-making by providing deep insights into global energy markets and industrial policies, and by actively incorporating stakeholder perspectives on climate, resource, and environmental matters into Board discussions. In addition, since 2024, he has served as the head of the Related Party Transactions Committee, contributing to the objective operation of internal control systems and the establishment of a transparent corporate governance structure.
Dr. Heo earned his B.S. and M.S. in mineral and petroleum engineering at Seoul National University, and his Ph.D. in mineral economics from the Pennsylvania State University.Career
- Vice Dean, Graduate School of Engineering Practice, Seoul National University (2022–2024)
- President, Korea Institute of Energy Law (2022–Present)
- Full member (Technology Management and Policy), National Academy of Engineering of Korea (2020–Present)
- President, Korean Resource Economics Association (2019–2020)
- President, Korea Society of Innovation (2018–2022)
- Vice president, International Association for Energy Economics (IAEE) (2017–2019)
- Private Sector Commissioner, National Economic Advisory Council (2013–2015)
- Professor, College of Engineering and Graduate School of Engineering Practice, Seoul National University (1996–Present)
Board Experience
- Independent Director, Samsung Electronics (November 2022–Present)
- Independent Director, LX International (March 2016–March 2022)
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Hye-Kyung Cho Independent Director
펼침
- Start Date : March 20, 2024
- End Date : March 19, 2027
- Age : 62
Dr. Hye-Kyung Cho is a top expert in robotics currently serving as a professor of Applied AI at Hansung University. She has over 30 years of work experience in robotics and related software, including in IT convergence and instrumentation and control engineering.
Dr. Cho has held numerous leadership positions in her field: President of Korea Robotics Society (2022); member of Mechanical Material Advisory Committee at Presidential Advisory Council on Science & Technology (2021–2022); and Vice President of the Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems (2020–2021). Moreover, she is a full member of the National Academy of Engineering of Korea, evidencing the recognition of her outstanding expertise both domestically and internationally.
She earned her B.A., M.S., and Ph.D. in Instrumentation and Control Engineering at Seoul National University.Career
- Full member, National Academy of Engineering of Korea (2023–Present)
- President, Korea Robotics Society (2022–2022)
- Member, Mechanical Material Advisory Committee at Presidential Advisory Council on Science & Technology (2021–2022)
- Vice President, Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems (2020–2021)
- Director, The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers (2014–2017)
- Director (Board Chair), The Korea Institute for Robot Industry Advancement (2012–2015)
- Professor, Applied AI at Hansung University (1996–Present)
Board Experience
- Independent Director, Samsung Electronics (March 2024–Present)
- Independent Director and Audit Committee member, Hyundai Engineering & Construction (March 2021–Present)
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Hyuk-Jae Lee Independent Director
펼침
- Start Date : March 19, 2025
- End Date : March 18, 2028
- Age : 61
Dr. Hyuk-Jae Lee, a tenured professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Seoul National University (SNU), is a preeminent figure in the semiconductor field, and he also serves as the Director of SNU Inter-university Semiconductor Research Center, CEO of SNU System-IC Industry Promotion Center, and Head of Project Team at SNU Graduate School of AI Semiconductor. Dr. Lee has also held several other distinguished roles, such as the President of the Institute of Electronics and Information Engineers in 2023, and since 2024, the co-chair of the Semiconductor Special Committee at National Academy of Engineering of Korea, underscoring his position as a leading force in driving the advancement of Korea’s semiconductor industry.
The emergence of AI has led to a seismic shift in the semiconductor market and caused rapid restructuring of the industry’s order and competitive landscape. Under these circumstances, Dr. Lee, a leading expert in both system and AI semiconductors, is expected to contribute greatly to the Board’s in-depth discussions on such matters and the development of well-defined strategies.
Dr. Lee earned his B.S. and M.S. in electronics engineering at Seoul National University, and Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University.Career
- Director of Inter-university Semiconductor Research Center, Seoul National University (2024–Present)
- Co-chair, the Semiconductor Special Committee, National Academy of Engineering of Korea (2024– Present)
- Head of Project Team, Seoul National University Graduate School of AI Semiconductor (2023–Present)
- President, The Institute of Electronics and Information Engineers (2023–2023)
- Full member, National Academy of Engineering of Korea (2022–Present)
- General Chair, AI Circuits and Systems Conference, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) (2022–2022)
- CEO, Seoul National University System-IC Industry Promotion Center (2021–Present)
- Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Seoul National University (2001–Present)
Board Experience
- Independent Director, Samsung Electronics (March 2025–Present)
Directors shall be elected by resolutions of a general meeting of shareholders. Executive Directors shall be elected from candidates recommended by the Board, and Independent Directors shall be recommended by the Independent Director Recommendation Committee.
At least three but not more than fourteen Directors shall sit on the Board, and in the case that two or more Directors are nominated, the cumulative voting system as defined in Article 382-2 of the Commercial Act shall not be applicable.
All Board members shall have a three-year term of office, and are eligible for re-election at a general meeting of shareholders when their term expires.
ChairmanThe Chairman of the Board shall be appointed from among the Directors by a resolution of the Board.
Expertise and diversity
The Company values diversity of ethnicity, gender, religion, region of origin, and nationality and is actively
searching for directors that can add new perspectives to the Board.
In
particular, independent directors must possess strong leadership skills, an exemplary career history, and
extensive knowledge in relevant fields, such as IT, auditing, finance, accounting,
economics, and law, while satisfying the requirements of pertinent laws (e.g., the Commercial Act) to
objectively supervise management.
The Independent Director Recommendation Committee,
consisting entirely of Independent Directors, evaluates and nominates candidates based on their background,
expertise, and diversity.
The Board separated the role of CEO and Chairman in 2018, and appointed an Independent Director as Chairman in
Feb 2020 to strengthen the Board’s independence and transparency. In April 2017,
the CSR Committee was reorganized and expanded into the Governance Committee, which consists entirely of
Independent Directors.
Director independence is determined by requirements
set forth in Article 24 of the Company’s Articles of Incorporation. In particular, if a candidate is engaged in
the Company’s regular business, has a material interest in the Company or the
majority shareholder, or has been an employee within the past two years, he or she will not be considered
independent.
Operation
The Board holds a regular meeting once every quarter and extraordinary meetings when deemed necessary.
Convening a meeting of the BoardThe Chairman convenes meetings of the Board, and shall provide members with a notice of meeting, along with an agenda and reasons for the meeting, at least 7 days in advance. In urgent circumstances, this notification period can be shortened to at least 24 hours prior.
Any Director may convene a meeting with consent from the Chairman in the case where the meeting is deemed necessary for the purpose of carrying out his or her duties. If the Chairman rejects a meeting request without a valid reason, the Director who made the proposal may convene a meeting.
ResolutionsThe presence of a majority of all Directors shall constitute a quorum and resolutions shall be adopted by a majority of the votes of Directors attending the meeting; provided that the Board meeting may take place via electronic means, such as by conference call, within the scope provided by relevant laws.
For fair review and reasonable decision making, a Director having a special interest in a resolution of a general meeting shall not be permitted to exercise his or her voting rights thereupon.
Matters to be
Submitted
- Convening a general meeting of shareholders
- Approval of business reports and financial statements
- Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation
- Dissolution, merger, and continuance of the Company
- Transfer of the whole or an important part of the Company's business
- Election and dismissal of Directors
- Remuneration of Directors
- Determination of and changes to basic management policies
- Approval of business plans and quarterly and semi-annual reports, etc.
- Determination of issuance of securities
- Issuance of new shares
- Issuance of convertible bonds/bonds with warrants - Acquisition, disposition, and redemption of treasury stock
- Conclusion or renewal of internal transactions with related parties
- Investment in or disposal of other corporate entities, provision of security or payment guarantees, conclusion of loan agreements, etc.
- Approval of Directors holding a position in a company in a competitive and/or similar business field, and approval of transactions between a Director and the Company
- Appointment of the Chairman of the Board
- Appointment of the Representative Director, and determination of joint lead Directors
- Establishment of committees, and appointment and dismissal of members thereof, etc.
- Amendment and abolishment of the operating regulations for the Board and its committees
- Other matters provided for by the relevant laws and regulations or the Articles of Incorporation, matters delegated by a general meeting of shareholders, and matters deemed necessary by a Representative Director
Responsibility
and Duties
Directors shall carry out their duties faithfully in accordance with relevant laws and the Articles of Incorporation.
Duty of faithfulnessPursuant to the Article 32 Prohibition of Competition by Directors, no Director shall effect any transaction which falls within the same class of business as that of the Company without consent of the Board or such committee as authorized by the Board, except when a Director is elected with the knowledge that his business is in competition with the Company. Also, a Director shall resign from office in case of serving on a competing company or becoming a public official.
Prohibition of competitionNo Director shall effect any transaction which falls within the same class of business as that of the Company without consent of the Board or such committee as authorized by the Board, except when a Director is elected with the knowledge that his business is in competition with the Company.
Other
Director liability insurance is purchased after approval from the Board or a committee of the Board, as provided by internal regulations.
Compensation is paid to shareholders or others who suffer a loss resulting from a Director's violation of fiduciary duty and duty of faithfulness in conducting Company business.
Support for Independent DirectorsIn conformity with relevant clauses of the related regulations, Independent Directors, who play a crucial role in maintaining the independence of the Board, are entitled to enlist help from outside experts in making important decisions. Accordingly, the Company provides Independent Directors with outside help that includes but is not limited to legal and accounting advice.
Independent Directors hold meetings on an ad hoc basis that exclude management in order to discuss management issues and make proposals more freely.
The Company spares no support to ensure Independent Directors discharge their duties aggressively and independently. We provide Independent Directors with orientations and training sessions that include regular visits to domestic and overseas sites with reports on the operations.
Activities
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2026
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Information on BOD activities Date Agenda Results Attendance of Independent Directors June 23 Appointment of a Compliance Officer Approved 5/5 present ※ Reported Items - ① Funding of theContribution Plan for the Microfinance Program
April 30 Approval of 1Q26 interim business report and quarterly dividend Approved 5/5 present Payment of retirement pension plan Approved Investment in the National AI Computing Center Consortium Approved Approval of the establishment and operating guidelines of the Special Committee Approved ※ Reported Items - ① Report on the progress of wage negotiations
March 30 Cancellation of treasury shares Approved 5/5 present March 18 Acquisition of treasury shares Approved 5/5 present Disposal of treasury shares Approved Amendment to the regulations of the Board and Committees Approved Appointment of Board committee members Approved Setting of remuneration of Directors Approved Contribution to the Korea Credit Guarantee Fund Approved February 24 Addition of an Agenda Item for the 57th AGM - Agenda Item 6 : Approval of the Treasury Share Holding and Disposal Plan
Approved 6/6 present February 13 Approval of the Treasury Share Report Approved 6/6 present Decision to convene the 57th AGM Approved Decision on the 57th AGM agenda items - Reported Items ① Audit report, ② Full-year business report, ③ Report on internal accounting management system activities
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Agenda Item 1 : Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation
- 1-1: Deletion of Provision Excluding Cumulative Voting
- 1-2: Reflection of the Amendments to the Commercial Act
- 1-3: Revision of Provision on Directors’ Term of Office
- 1-4: Revision of Provision on Redemption of Shares
- Agenda Item 2 : Approval of FY25 financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and the statement of appropriation of retained earnings, etc.
- Agenda Item 3 : Election of Yong-Kwan Kim as Executive Director
- Agenda item 4 : Election of Eun-nyeong Heo as Independent Director for Audit Committee Member
- Agenda Item 5 : Approval of Director Remuneration Limit
Approved Approval of 2026 social contribution matching fund Approved Contribution to Chungnam Samsung Academy Approved Establishment of plans on health and safety for 2026 Approved Support of a Smart Factory Project Approved ※ Reported Items - ① Resolutions of the Management Committee
January 28 Approval of FY25 financial statements and full-year business report Approved 6/6 present Acquisition of treasury shares Approved Disposal of treasury shares Approved Addition of an affiliated company to the Samsung Compliance Committee and Appointment of Committee Members Approved ※ Reported items - ① Operating status of the 2025 Internal Accounting Management System
- ② Assessment of operating status of the 2025 Internal Accounting Management System
January 23 Disposal of treasury shares Approved 6/6 present January 7 Acquisition of treasury shares Approved 6/6 present -
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Information on BOD activities Date Agenda Results Attendance of Independent Directors November 28 Appointment of CEO Approved 6/6 present Approval of transaction with affiliate company Approved Payment of retirement pension plan Approved Approval of business plan for 2026 Approved Joining of New Technology Business Investment Association Approved Contribution to Community Chest of Korea’s annual fundraising campaign Approved Contribution to UNDP sourced from Samsung Global Goals Approved Appointment of compliance officer Approved ※ Reported Items - ① Report on compliance control activities
- ② Information security and personal data management system
October 30 Approval of 3Q25 interim business report and quarterly dividend Approved 6/6 present Payment of annual membership fee to the Federation of Korean Industries Approved Charitable contributions Approved Cancellation of treasury shares Approved ※ Reported Items - ① Report on the CEO candidate pool
- ② Introduction of Performance Stock Units (PSU)
- ③ Agenda items resolved by the Management Committee
July 31 Approval of 2Q25 half-year business report and quarterly dividend Approved 6/6 present Extension of loan agreement with Samsung Display Co., Ltd. Approved Appointment of a member of Independent Director Recommendation Committee Approved July 25 Cancellation of treasury shares Approved 6/6 present July 8 Acquisition of treasury shares Approved 6/6 present May 23 Cancellation of treasury shares Approved 6/6 present April 30 Approval of 1Q25 interim business report and quarterly dividend Approved 6/6 present Participation in the rights offering of Samsung SDI Approved Subscription to Group insurance for employees Approved Contribution for relief funds to wildfire-affected areas in Gyeongsang and Ulsan Approved Joining of New Technology Business Investment Associations Approved Contribution for incentive funds of outstanding partners in the DS Division Approved ※ Reported Items - ① Promotion of SSAFY 2.0 program
March 19 Appointment of the Board chair Approved 6/6 present Appointment of CEO Approved Appointment of Board committee members Approved Setting remuneration of Directors Approved Appointment of Samsung Compliance Committee members Approved February 18 Cancellation of treasury shares Approved 6/6 present Acquisition of shares Approved Decision to convene the 56th AGM Approved Decision on the 56th AGM agenda items - Reported Items : ① Audit report, ② Full-year business report, ③ Report on internal accounting management system activities
- Agenda item 1 : Approval of FY24 financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and the statement of appropriation of retained earnings, etc.
- Agenda item 2 : Election of directors
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Item 2-1 : Election of Independent Director
- Item 2-1-1: Election of Jun-sung Kim as Independent Director
- Item 2-1-2: Election of Eunnyeong Heo as Independent Director
- Item 2-1-3: Election of Myung-hee Yoo as Independent Director
- Item 2-1-4: Election of Hyuk-jae Lee as Independent Director
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Item 2-2 : Election of Executive Directors
- Item 2-2-1 : Election of Young-hyun Jun as Executive Director
- Item 2-2-2 : Election of Tae-moon Roh as Executive Director
- Item 2-2-3 : Election of Jai-hyuk Song as Executive Director
- Agenda item 3 : Approval of Director Remuneration Limit
- Agenda item 4 : Election of Audit Committee members
- Item 4-1 : Election of Je-yoon Shin as Audit Committee member
- Item 4-2 : Election of Myung-hee Yoo as Audit Committee member
Approved Approval of 2025 social contribution matching fund Approved Amendment to the Agenda item of donation contribution Approved Sponsorship for the WorldSkills Competition Approved Establishment of plans on health and safety for 2025 Approved ※ Reported Items - ① Report on FY24 internal accounting management system activities
January 31 Approval of FY24 financial statements and full-year business report Approved 6/6 present Appointment of the member of the Related Party Transactions Committee Approved ※ Reported Items - ① 2024 internal accounting management system
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2024
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Information on BOD activities Date Agenda Results Attendance of Independent Directors December 31 ※ Reported Item : - ① Exercise of initial call option for Rainbow Robotics
6/6 present December 19 Participation in joint research on establishing a comprehensive genetic and clinical database Approved 6/6 present ※ Reported Item : - ① Report on 2025 regular organizational restructuring
November 29 Approval of transaction with affiliate company Approved 6/6 present Payment of retirement pension plan Approved Revision of internal accounting management regulations Approved Approval of business plan for 2025 Approved Contribution to Community Chest of Korea’s annual fundraising campaign for 2025 Approved Contribution to UNDP sourced from Samsung Global Goals Approved Subdivision and sale at Gumi Plant 1 site Approved ※ Reported Items : - ① Report on compliance control activities
November 26 ※ Reported Item : - ① Report on 2025 New Leadership Announcement (draft)
6/6 present November 15 Planning for share repurchase program and repurchase of shares 6/6 present Share repurchase program Approved Repurchase of shares Approved October 31 Approval of 3Q24 interim business report and quarterly dividend Approved 6/6 present Relisting of preferred share depositary receipts (DRs) Approved Payment of annual membership fee to the Federation of Korean Industries Approved Donation to incentive fund for DS Division's suppliers Approved ※ Reported Item : - ① Report on the CEO candidate pool
July 31 Approval of 2024 half-year business report and quarterly dividend Approved 6/6 present Charitable contributions Approved Purchase of package insurance policy for domestic operations Approved April 30 Approval of 1Q24 interim business report and quarterly dividend Approved 6/6 present Collection of fees for the use of CI mark from Samsung Biologics and Samsung Bioepis Approved March 20 Appointment of Board committee members Approved 6/6 present Setting remuneration of Directors Approved Lease agreement for Samsung Electronics Seocho building Approved February 20 Decision to convene the 55th AMG Approved 6/6 present Decision on the 55th AGM agenda items - Reported Items : ① FY23 annual audit report, ② FY23 full-year business report, ③ Report on FY23 internal accounting management system activities
- Agenda item 1 : Approval of FY23 financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and the statement of appropriation of retained earnings, etc.
- Agenda item 2 : Election of Je-yoon Shin as Independent Director
- Agenda item 3 : Election of Hye-kyung Cho as Independent Director for Audit Committee Member
- Agenda item 4 : Election of Myung‑hee Yoo as Audit Committee Member
- Agenda item 5 : Approval of Director Remuneration Limit (FY2024)
- Agenda item 6 : Approval of Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation
Approved Donation to Chung-nam Samsung Institute Approved Approval of 2024 social contribution matching fund Approved Establishment of plans on health and safety for 2024 Approved January 31 Approval of FY23 financial statements and full-year business report Approved 6/6 present Approval of shareholder return policy for FY24–26 Approved Appointment of SCC member Approved Collection of fees for the use of CI mark from Samsung Medison Approved ※ Reported Items - ① Report on FY23 internal accounting management system activities
- ② Report on evaluation of FY23 internal accounting management system activities
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2023
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Information on BOD activities Date Agenda Results Attendance of Independent Directors November 30 Revision of regulation on the Board of Directors and Committee Approved 6/6 present Approval of transaction with affiliate company Approved Payment of retirement pension plan Approved Approval of business plan for 2024 Approved Contribution to Community Chest of Korea’s annual fundraising campaign for 2024 Approved Contribution to UNDP sourced from Samsung Global Goals -
Reported Items :
- ① Report on the evaluation of the effectiveness of the compliance control system
- ② Report on results of the compliance review
- ③ Report on measures to develop a compliance culture
Approved October 31 Approval of 3Q23 interim business report and quarterly dividend Approved 6/6 present Changes to the real estate lease agreement with Samsung Display Approved License grant agreement with Samsung Display Approved Purchase agreement for Green 2-dong with Samsung Display - Reported Items : ① Report on the CEO candidate pool
Approved August 18 Purchase of package insurance policy for domestic operations - Reported Items : ① Report on the request to join the Federation of Korean Industries
Approved 6/6 present July 27 Approval of 2023 half-year business report and quarterly dividend for the second quarter Approved 6/6 present Charitable contributions Approved Purchase of mobile device insurance Approved April 27 Approval of 1Q23 interim business report and quarterly dividend Approved 6/6 present Promotion of supporting a smart factory project Approved Donation to incentive fund for DS Division's suppliers Approved March 15 Appointment of CEO Approved 6/6 present Appointment of Board committee members Approved Setting remuneration of Directors Approved Appointment of SCC member Approved February 14 Financial transaction with Samsung Display Approved 6/6 present Decision to convene the 54th AMG Approved Decision on the 54th AGM agenda items - Reported Items : ① FY22 annual audit report, ② FY22 full year business report, ③ Report on transaction with affiliate company, ④ Report on FY22 internal accounting management system activities
- Item 1 : Approval of FY22 financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and the statement of appropriation of retained earnings, etc.
- Item 2 : Appointment of Executive Directors of Jong hee Han
- Item 3 : Approval of remuneration limit for Directors
Approved Approval of 2023 social contribution matching fund Approved Donation to Chung nam Samsung Institute Approved Purchase of product liability insurance Approved Establishment of plans on health and safety for 2023 Approved January 31 Approval of FY22 financial statements and full year business report Approved 6/6 present Lease agreement(lessee) with Samsung Display Approved ※ Reported Item - - Report on FY2 2 internal accounting management system activities
- - Report on evaluation of FY22 internal accounting management system activities
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2022
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Information on BOD activities Date Agenda Results Attendance of Independent Directors December 20 Appointment of the Chief Compliance Officer Approved 6/6 present November 30 Approval of transaction with affiliate company Approved 6/6 present Payment of retirement pension plan Approved Approval of business plan for 2023 Approved Contribution to Community Chest of Korea's annual fundraising campaign for 2023 Approved Contribution to UNDP sourced from Samsung Global Goals Approved Sponsorship of the WorldSkills Competition Approved ※ Reported Item - - Report on the evaluation of the effectiveness of the compliance control system
- - Report on results of the compliance review
- - Report on measures to develop a compliance culture
November 3 Appointment of Board committee members Approved 5/6 present Contribution for support related to the tragedy in Itaewon and to strengthen the public safety system Approved October 27 Promotion of JY Lee to Chairman Approved 4/4 present Approval of 3Q22 interim business report and quarterly dividend Approved Donation to the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry Approved ※ Reported Item - - Report on the CEO candidate pool
Approved September 1 Decision to convene the EGM Approved 4/4 present Decisions on the EGM agenda items - Reported Items : ① Audit report
- Item 1 : Appointment of Independent Directors
- Item 1-1 : Appointment of Eun nyeong Heo
- Item 1-2 : Appointment of Myung hee Yoo
Approved Setting the record date of shareholder register for the EGM Approved July 28 Approval of 2022 half year business report and quarterly dividend Approved 4/4 present Appointment of Board committee members Approved Joining of the New Technology Investment Association Approved Revision of regulation on establishment and operation of SCC Approved Purchase of package insurance policy for domestic operations Approved Purchase of mobile device insurance Approved Real estate lease agreement with Samsung Display Approved Donation to the Inter University Semiconductor Research Center of Seoul National University to help cover operating costs Approved April 28 Approval of 1Q22 interim business report and quarterly dividend Approved 5/5 present Real estate lease agreement of company building of SEC in Seocho Approved Purchase of employee insurance policy Approved Charitable contributions Approved Lease agreement with Samsung SDI Approved Donation to incentive fund for DS Division’s suppliers Approved Establishment of plans on safety and health Approved March 16 Appointment of Chairman of the Board Approved 6/8 present Appointment of CEO Approved Appointment of Board committee members Approved Setting remuneration of Directors Approved Participation in Samsung Biologics' rights offering Approved February 15 Decision to convene the 53rd AGM Approved 6/6 present Decisions on the 53rd AGM agenda items - Reported Items : ① FY21 annual audit report, ② FY21 annual business report, ③ Report on FY21 internal accounting management system activities
- Item 1 : Approval of FY21 financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and the statement of appropriation of retained earnings, etc.
- Item 2 : Appointment of Directors
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Item 2-1 : Appointment of Independent Directors
- Item 2-1-1: Appointment of Han-jo Kim as Independent Director
- Item 2-1-2: Appointment of Wha-jin Han as Independent Director
- Item 2-1-3: Appointment of Jun-sung Kim as Independent Director
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Item 2-2 : Appointment of Executive Directors
- Item 2-2-1: Appointment of Kye-hyun Kyung as Executive Director
- Item 2-2-2: Appointment of Tae-moon Roh as Executive Director
- Item 2-2-3: Appointment of Hark-kyu Park as Executive Director
- Item 2-2-4: Appointment of Jung-bae Lee as Executive Director
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Item 2-3 : Appointment of Audit Committee Member
- Item 2-3-1: Appointment of Han-jo Kim as Audit Committee Member
- Item 2-3-2: Appointment of Jeong Kim as Audit Committee Member
- Item 3 : Approval of remuneration limit for Directors
Approved Revision of internal accounting management regulations Approved Approval of 2022 social contribution matching fund Approved Donation to Chung-nam Samsung Institute Approved Purchase of product liability insurance Approved January 27 Approval of FY21 financial statements and annual business report Approved 6/6 present Appointment of SCC member Approved ※ Reported Item - - Report on FY21 internal accounting management system activities
- - Report on evaluation of FY21 internal accounting management system activities
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2021
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Information on BOD activities Date Agenda Results Attendance of Independent Directors December 22 Appointment of Head of the Samsung Compliance Committee Approved 6/6 present November 30 Approval of transaction with affiliate company Approved 6/6 present Payment of retirement pension plan Approved Approval of business plan for 2022 Approved Contribution to Community Chest of Korea’s annual fundraising campaign for 2022 Approved Contribution to UNDP sourced from Samsung Global Goals Approved ※ Reported Item - - Report on results of efficacy evaluation of compliance system
- - Report on results of the compliance review
- - Report on measures to establish compliance culture
October 28 Approval of 3Q21 interim business report Approved 6/6 present Participation in Samsung Heavy Industries' rights offering Approved Joining of the New Technology Investment Association Approved Sponsorship of the WorldSkills Competition Approved Contribution to Joint Investment Technology Development Agreement Fund Approved July 29 Approval of 2021 Half-year business report and quarterly dividend of 2Q21 Approved 6/6 present Revision of Governance Committee regulations Approved Package insurance policy for Domestic operations Approved Establishment of plans on safety and health Approved April 29 Approval of 1Q21 interim business report and quarterly dividend Approved 6/6 present Charitable contributions Approved Joining of the New Technology Investment Association Approved Donation to incentive fund for DS Division’s suppliers Approved March 17 Appointment of CEO Approved 6/6 present Appointment of Board committee members Approved Remuneration limit of Directors Approved Appointment of SCC member Approved Application for product liability insurance Approved February 16 Decision to convene the 52nd AGM Approved 6/6 present Decisions on the 52nd AGM agenda items - Reported Items : ① FY20 annual audit report, ② FY20 annual business report, ③ Report on FY20 internal accounting management system activities
- Item 1 : Approval of FY20 financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and the statement of appropriation of retained earnings, etc.
- Item 2 : Appointment of Directors
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Item 2-1 : Appointment of Independent Directors
- Item 2-1-1 : Appointment of Byung-gook Park as Independent Director
- Item 2-1-2 : Appointment of Jeong Kim as Independent Director
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Item 2-2 : Appointment of Executive Directors
- Item 2-2-1 : Appointment of Ki-nam Kim as Executive Director
- Item 2-2-2 : Appointment of Hyun-suk Kim as Executive Director
- Item 2-2-3 : Appointment of Dong-jin Koh as Executive Director
- Item 3 : Appointment of Sun-uk Kim as Independent Director for Audit Committee Member
- Item 4 : Approval of remuneration limit for Directors
Approved Approval of 2021 social contribution matching fund Approved Agreement on establishment and operation of SCC and revision of regulation Approved Donation to Chung-nam Samsung Institute Approved Contract with Samsung Biologics and Samsung BioEpis for use of Samsung CI Approved January 28 Approval of FY20 financial statements and annual business report Approved 6/6 present Approval of shareholder return policy for 2021 to 2023 Approved ※ Reported Item - - Report on FY20 internal accounting management system activities
- - Report on evaluation of 2020 internal accounting management system activities
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2020
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Information on BOD activities Date Agenda Results Attendance of Independent Directors November 30 Approval of transaction with affiliate company Approved 6/6 present Payment of retirement pension plan Approved Approval of business plan for 2021 Approved Contribution to Community Chest of Korea’s annual fundraising campaign for 2021 Approved Contribution to UNDP sourced from Samsung Global Goals Approved Lease contract with Samsung Display Approved ※ Reported Item - - Report on tactics to bolster compliance culture
- - Report on results of the compliance review
October 29 Approval of 3Q20 interim business report and 3Q quarterly dividend Approved 6/6 present Royalty income from Samsung Biologics Approved ※ Reported Item - - Report on assessment of effectiveness of compliance review
July 30 Approval of half-year business report and 2Q quarterly dividend Approved 6/6 present Lease contract with Samsung Display Approved ※ Reported Item - - Establishment and operation of labor-management relationship advisory group
June 11 Appointment of members of the Samsung Compliance Committee Approved 6/6 present May 27 Package insurance policy for domestic operations Approved 6/6 present Charitable contributions Approved April 29 Approval of 1Q20 interim business report and quarterly dividend Approved 6/6 present Lease contract of office space in Seocho Approved Charitable contributions Approved Lease contract with Samsung SDI Approved Donation to incentive fund for DS Division's suppliers Approved March 18 Appointment of Board committee Approved 6/6 present Setting remuneration of Directors Approved Application for product liability insurance Approved February 26 COVID-19 related emergency relief support Approved 6/6 present February 21 Appointment of Board Chairman Approved 6/6 present Decision to convene the 51st AGM Approved Decisions on the 51st AGM agenda items - Reported Items : ① Annual audit report ② Annual business report ③ Assessment of the internal accounting management system
- Item 1 : Approval of FY19 financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and the statement of appropriation of retained earnings(draft), etc.
- Item 2 : Appointment of Excecutive Directors
- Item 2-1 : Jong-hee Han
- Item 2-2 : Yoon-ho Choi
- Item 3 : Approval of remuneration limit for Directors
Approved Approval of 2020 social contribution matching fund Approved Donation to Chung-nam Samsung Institute Approved January 30 Approval of FY19 financial statements and annual business report Approved 6/6 present Charitable contribution to Samsung Dream Scholarship Foundation Approved Adoption of electronic voting Approved Appointment of Compliance Officer Approved Establishment of Samsung Compliance Committee and approval of operation Approved Revision of compliance standard Approved ※ Reported Item - - Report on the internal accounting management system
- - Assessment of the internal accounting management system
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2019
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Information on BOD activities Date Agenda Results Attendance of Independent Directors November 29 Approval of transaction with affiliate company Approved 6/6 present Payment of retirement pension plan Approved Approval of business plan for 2020 Approved Contribution to Community Chest of Korea’s annual fundraising campaign for 2020 Approved ※ Reported Item - - Report on results of the compliance review
Approved October 31 Approval of 3Q19 business report and quarterly dividend Approved 6/6 present Payment of retirement pension plan Approved July 31 Approval of 1H19 half year business report and quarterly dividend Approved 6/6 present Revision of audit committee regulations Approved Package insurance policy for our sites Approved Financial support for startup program at Daegu, Gyeongbuk Creative Economy Innovation Center Approved April 30 Approval of 1Q19 interim business report and quarterly dividend Approved 6/6 present Application for New Technology Business Investment Association Approved Acquisition of PLP business Approved Group health insurance plan for employees Approved Charitable contributions Approved Donation to Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency Approved Donation to incentive fund for DS Division’s suppliers Approved March 20 Appointment of Board committee members Approved 6/6 present Setting remuneration of Directors Approved February 26 Decision to convene the 50th AGM Approved 6/6 present Decision of the 50th AGM agenda items - Reported Items : ① FY18 annual audit report, ② FY18 annual business report, ③ Assessment of the internal accounting management system
- Item 1 : Approval of FY18 financial statements, including balance sheet,income statement, and the statement of appropriation of retained earnings(draft), etc.
- Item 2 : Appointment of Directors
- Item 2-1 : Appointment of Independent Directors
- Item 2-2 : Appointment of Audit Committee members
- Item 3 : Approval of remuneration limit for Directors
Approved Application for product liability insurance Approved Sponsoring the WorldSkills Competition Approved Donation to Chung-nam Samsung Institute Approved January 31 Approval of FY18 financial statements and annual business report Approved 6/6 present Revision of internal accounting management regulations Approved Approval of business plan for 2019 Approved Lease contract with Samsung Display Approved Purchase of research equipment and lease contract with Samsung SDI Approved Approval of the 2019 social contribution matching fund Approved Charitable contribution to Samsung Dream Scholarship Foundation Approved ※ Reported Item - - Report on the internal accounting management system
- - Assessment of the internal accounting management system
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2018
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Information on BOD activities Date Agenda Results Attendance of Independent Directors November 30 Approval of transactions with affiliate person(s) Approved 6/6 present Payment of retirement pensions Approved Cancellation of shares held in treasury Approved Charitable contribution to 2019 Annual Fundraising Approved Provision of performance incentives to secondary suppliers of the DS division Approved October 31 Approval of the 3Q18 business report and third quarter dividend Approved 6/6 present Operation of Samsung Software Academy for Youth Approved Application for Venture Capital Union Approved ※ Reported Item - - Report on results of the compliance review
July 31 Approval of 2018 half-year report and second quarter dividends Approved 6/6 present Lease contract with Samsung Securities Approved Smart factory support business Approved Purchase of indemnity insurance Approved Lease contract with Samsung Display Approved * Reported Item - - Report on the charitable contribution of electronics to celebrate the Company’s 80th anniversary
- - Report on publication of the sustainable report
April 26 Approval of the 1Q18 business report and first quarter dividend Approved 6/6 present Lease contract with Samsung Life Insurance Approved Charitable contributions Approved Application for employee insurance Approved Acquisition of Samsung Pay and purchase of intellectual property Approved April 6 Participation in Samsung Heavy Industries' rights offering Approved 6/6 present March 23 Appointment of BOD Chairman Approved 6/6 present Appointment of CEO Approved Appointment of BOD Committee members Approved Setting the remuneration of directors Approved Appointment of compliance officer Approved Approval of FY2018 business plan Approved Application for product liability insurance Approved Donation of electronics to celebrate Samsung's 80th anniversary Approved February 23 Decision to convene the 49th AGM Approved 4/5 present Decision of the 49th AGM agenda items - Reported Items : ① FY2017 annual audit report ② FY2017 annual business report
- Item 1 : Approval of FY2017 financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and the statement of appropriation of retained earnings, etc.
- Item 2 : Appointment of Directors
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Itme 2-1 : Appointment of Independent Directors
- Item 2-1-1 : Appointment of Jeong Kim as an Independent Director
- Item 2-1-2 : Appointment of Sun-uk Kim as an Independent Director
- Item 2-1-3 : Appointment of Byung-gook Park as an Independent Director
- Item 2-2-1 : Appointment of Sang-hoon Lee as an Executive Director
- Item 2-2-2 : Appointment of Ki-nam Kim as an Executive Director
- Item 2-2-3 : Appointment of Hyun-suk Kim as an Executive Director
- Item 2-2-4 : Appointment of Dong-jin Koh as an Executive Director
- Item 3 : Approval of remuneration limit for Directors
- Item 4 : Approval of Stock Split and related amendments to the Articles of Incorporation
Approved Test facility development contract and supply transaction with Samsung Display Approved Donation to Chung-nam Samsung Institute Approved January 31 Approval of FY2017 financial statements and annual business report Approved 5/5 present Royalty income from Samsung Medison Approved Approval of management plans for Social Contribution Fund for 2018 Approved Charitable contribution to Samsung Dream Scholarship Foundation Approved Stock Split Approved * Reported Item - - Report on the internal accounting management system
- - Assessment of the internal accounting management system
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2017
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