Features

Samsung C&T’s New Culture Awards Part 3: A Customer-First Approach

April 20, 2018

Note: What makes Samsung C&T so successful? A diverse team of talented people. In the final edition of our culture award series, we look at employees that go above and beyond for our customers. Anyone who has worked in customer service has heard that cliché saying a thousand times– “the customer is always right!” They […]

Standing Tall: The Story Behind Skyscraper Foundations

April 13, 2018

Staring up from the foot of mega-tall skyscrapers like the Burj Khalifa, the buildings seem like an impossible feat. Stretching to the clouds, millions of tourists flock to the observatories of landmark buildings every year to take in the stunning views. But while snapping selfies in the sky, most people are unaware that the beautiful […]

A Field to Behold: How Landscape Architects Shape Our Everyday Lives

April 11, 2018

Blooming flowers in rich green spaces often prompt us to reach for our smartphones and snap photos enthusiastically. While the dashes of color they add to landscapes are unmistakable, these carefully curated areas are much more than their looks. Take High Line Park in New York for example. Built on an abandoned section of the […]

Samsung C&T Completes Renewable Power Generation Project in Ontario

April 10, 2018

Samsung C&T’s Trading Group completed construction on the North Kent Wind Farm in Chatham-Kent, Ontario, ending the three-phase construction of its renewable energy project. Started in 2008, the project consists of 10 power plant complexes that have a total capacity of 1,369MW of wind and solar energy, enough to supply 400,000 households. The project stands […]

A Fashion Statement: Celebrating 10 Corso Como Seoul’s 10th Anniversary

April 6, 2018

In March 2008, fashion fans in Korea were presented a special treat when 10 Corso Como Seoul in Cheongdam-dong finally opened its doors. Not only did the store bring luxurious collections to shoppers, but as the first concept store in Korea, the unveiling of 10 Corso Como Seoul also represented a new chapter in the […]

How Athleisure Took Over the Fashion World

March 30, 2018

At the turn of the millennium, a fashion movement began to gather pace quietly in urban hubs. Form-fitting lycra leggings, neoprene jackets and sports clothes started to pop up in unexpected places. From offices to coffee shops, items usually seen in the gym crossed over into everyday fashion. Dubbed “athleisure”, the trend is now a […]

Samsung C&T’s New Culture Awards Part 2: Mapping the Unknown

March 29, 2018

Note: What makes Samsung C&T so successful? A diverse team of talented people. In the second of a three-part series, we look at the employees with a creative and pioneering spirit that have led our team to new opportunities. It’s one thing to join an already successful project and lead it to greatness, and another […]

Surround Yourself with Spring at Everland Tulip Festival

March 28, 2018

Spring has taken root and blossomed at Everland this March as the largest annual tulip festival in Korea opens its doors from March 16 – April 29. Celebrating its 26th anniversary the festival first began in 1992 when Everland was called “Farm Land”. Since its first opening, the festival has hosted 35 million visitors making it […]

Laying the Groundwork: The Life of a Geotechnical Engineer

March 26, 2018

As a leader in the construction industry, Samsung C&T has built many iconic skyscrapers and structures. But none of these projects would be possible without the ingenuity of the company’s construction experts. While many people are familiar with the jobs of engineers and architects, few would have heard of geotechnical engineers, let alone what they […]

Celebrating Samsung C&T’s 80-year Journey of Innovation

March 22, 2018

Looking back at a company’s history is like looking back on one’s life. It’s dotted with countless milestones, challenges, and successes, and is often too complex and nuanced to describe. But there are those definitive moments that help dictate the future – events and fundamental changes that invariably define which course life takes. On March […]