The History of Samsung: From a Small Trading Company to a Global Giant
Origins and Early Years (1938-1960) Founding and Early Operations Samsung was founded in 1938 by Lee Byung-chul in Su-dong, South Korea. Originally established as a trading company, Samsung’s early operations involved exporting local produce, including dried fish, vegetables, and noodles, to China. This period was marked by modest growth, with the company initially engaging in…