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 …
The end of a year is traditionally a time for celebration and kindness, marked by compassionate acts and spreading happiness – be it to close family and friends or strangers in need. The spirit of giving abounded this past festive season at Samsung C&T’s Trading and Construction office in Seoul, too, as employees came together …
Ringing in the New Year with Cheer: Samsung C&T’s Year-End Charity Ventures Read More »
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 …
[Interview] IT Expert: Jae-han Park Talks Process Innovation Read More »
“When ideas arise, I put them in my cell-phone,” said Kim. “I often think of mistakes I’ve made right in the middle of a shower, then I rush out of the bathroom covered in soap to take notes.” Such anecdotes are characteristic of Kim, who describes himself as a deep thinker. He joined Samsung C&T …
[Interview] Deep in Thought with Samsung C&T Attorney Woo-kyung Kim Read More »
What do t-shirts, fishing nets and seat belts have in common? The answer – they are all made of synthetic fiber. Produced from chemicals, synthetic fibers are hair-like strands that can be spun into yarn and turned into fabrics. As products of the laboratory, scientists can manipulate synthetic fibers to achieve a wide range of …
Indispensable Materials Part 14: How Synthetic Fibers are Changing Our World Read More »
While the growth of wind and solar power often grab the headlines, there’s another renewable energy boom that’s emerging from forests and fueled by tree scraps: wood pellets. Made from recycled sawdust and lumber by-products, wood pellets are feeding the global demand to replace fossil fuel for electricity generation and heating. Driven by initiatives to …
Indispensable Materials Part 13: What’s Fueling the Demand for Wood Pellet? Read More »
Just like the stone age and bronze age are remembered for the tools of their periods, our modern era may one day be known for one of the most widespread and instrumental chemicals of our time: methanol. Also known as carbinol, methyl alcohol, and methyl hydrate, methanol is the simplest alcohol with properties similar to …
Indispensable Materials Part 12: Welcome to the Methanol Age Read More »
No one can know what the future holds, but one thing is for certain – the shape of tomorrow will be dictated by the youth of today. From technological innovations to cultural transformations, young people are the drivers of change. Samsung C&T believes all individuals should be given the best chance to maximize their potential. …
How Samsung C&T Empowers Youth for a Better Future Read More »
In 1953, Samsung C&T Trading Group opened its first overseas office in Tokyo, marking the first step in the company’s journey toward becoming a major player in world trade. Since then, the group’s global reach has expanded rapidly, thanks to the expertise and capabilities of our global employees. Over the past 65 years, their local …
80 Years of Growth: Samsung C&T’s Global Network Read More »
