Trading & Investment

There was good news recently for Samsung C&T Trading & Investment Group’s palm plantation in Indonesia, which received an eco-friendly stamp of approval when it was certified by the international Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) in May. This is the first time that a Korean company operating an Indonesian palm plantation has been awarded […]

Eldor Makhmudov speaks five languages, travels for much of the year, and appears to have a knack for turning “a crisis into an opportunity.” Originally from Uzbekistan, he is also a family man who has made South Korea his home since earning a government scholarship in 2008. He joined Samsung C&T in 2012 as a […]

When this spring’s Seoul Motor Show rolled into town, there was a distinctly electric feel to the affair. The biennial exhibition’s central aisle was dominated by electric vehicles (EVs): two-seaters, family sedans, sports cars, motorbikes, and scooters. A cursory glance would have led onlookers to presume battery-powered wheels were taking over. While that has not […]

“The most important challenge we face on this planet is to forge a sustainable society during the next four or five decades,” Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson warned nearly 30 years ago. The late American politician’s rallying call appears to be just as relevant today, on Earth Day’s 49th anniversary. During the decades since the […]

We’ve all seen Superman, or the Man of Steel, taking on villains and saving the world on the big screen. Tough and (almost) indestructible, the superhero is a symbol of strength and endurance. But what about steel in real life? What traits and personality would the alloy have if it’s a person? Steel is produced […]

Take a stroll through Everland’s gardens this March and you’ll be dazzled by one of the most stunning tulips displays in Korea. Their multicolored bulbs usher in the spring season every year at the country’s most famous theme park, but there’s something unusual about them – they don’t usually blossom until the warmer weather comes […]

Safety first, the phrase we all heard as children, has taken on a whole new meaning for Min-young Lee. As an Assistant Manager of the Human Resources Team at Samsung C&T, he is responsible for the safety, environment, and health management for headquarters, branches, and production sites. Specifically, he focuses on 8 production sites and […]

As Samsung C&T grows as a truly global company that strives to exhibit the very highest standards of business practice, it envisages success as not only measured in business performance metrics, but also in the number of people it can reach within its regional communities. The Trading Group was therefore honored to have ended 2018 with two […]

Jae-han Park might not be able to leap tall buildings or fly, but at Samsung C&T, he’s somewhat of an IT superhero. As an IT manager in Samsung C&T’s Process Innovation Part, he supports 84 overseas offices. That means carrying a lot of weight on his shoulders, but it doesn’t quash his playful spirit. After […]

From glistening lights to gift-filled stockings, the holiday season is packed with traditions and activities that delight all our senses, making the holiday season one of the most special time of the year. But have you ever wondered what raw materials make holiday traditions possible? Just like Santa’s helpers and reindeer, Samsung C&T Trading Group […]