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46
Worldwide R&D Network
Our strong commitment to R&D is fundamental to our leadership role in establishing global technology standards
and to our ability to shape the industry in the years to come. It is therefore no surprise that nearly one in four of our
approximately 128,000 employees—32,000 people—are directly involved in creating and developing tomorrow’s
products at 16 R&D Centers on nearly every continent. These centers make up an inspired, efficient network that
drives our efforts to develop leading technologies in digital media, telecommunications, digital appliances, and semi-
conductors. Our researchers in these centers are dedicated to the quest for the finest products at the farthest reaches
of the digital frontier. In 2005, we invested over KRW 5.5 trillion in R&D, 6.82% of our revenue, and that investment
is expected to rise in the coming year. This hard work resulted in over 1,600 U.S. patents in 2005 alone. We also
garnered an impressive list of global awards and breakthrough products like a DMB phone that receives broadcast
TV from satellites on a mobile handset.
Samsung Electronics
is leading the way
with the world’s first
WiBro (Mobile WiMAX)
handsets delivering
a host of new
applications including
broadcasting, home
networking, video
telephony, VOD,
and navigation.
With the world’s first ultra-mobile
PC, Samsung Electronics sets a
new standard in digital convergence:
Tablet PC with 7” touch screen,
PDA, VoIP phone, and AVS
multimedia for movies, photos,
and music at the touch of a button.
The future of home
entertainment is here
with the world’s first
consumer Blu-ray
disc player. The high-
definition format was
developed by a group
of top companies
including Samsung
Electronics.