Samsung History and Global Position
Samsung a name synonymous with innovation and technology has etched its place as a global powerhouse in the electronics industry. Established on March 1, 1938, by Lee Byung-chul the company began as a small trading company in Su-dong, Korea dealing primarily in groceries by producing and selling noodles. The name "Samsung" meaning "three stars" in Korean symbolizes something "big, numerous, and powerful."