Samsung Electronics chief examines home appliance technology

Chairman Lee jae-yong

Samsung Electronics Co. Chairman Jay Y. Lee examined the company’s home appliance business site in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, on Monday, as part of hands-on management.

Lee asked the employees questions, such as “Is the technology proprietary to Samsung Electronics?” or “How innovative are our innovations?”

During his visit, Lee spent more than one hour discussing key home appliance strategies and future technology roadmaps. With growing rivalry from Chinese manufacturers, Lee was also briefed on major competitors by sector and region.