1. Introduction to the text
This article discusses the leadership changes at Samsung Electronics, with the company transitioning to a two-CEO structure and promoting key technical talent to senior roles. It highlights the appointment of Roh Tae-moon as the new head of the DX (Device eXperience) division and the continued leadership of Kyung Kye-hyun in the DS (Device Solutions) division.
2. Vocabulary
| Korean Word | Romanization | English Meaning | Contextual Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 삼성전자 | Samsung Jeonja | Samsung Electronics | Samsung Electronics is establishing a two-CEO structure. |
| 전영현 | Jeon Yeong-hyeon | Kyung Kye-hyun | Kyung Kye-hyun, the vice chairman of Samsung Electronics, will continue to lead the DS (Device Solutions) division. |
| 노태문 | Ro Tae-mun | Roh Tae-moon | Roh Tae-moon has been appointed as the new head of the DX (Device eXperience) division. |
| 사장 | Sajang | President | Roh Tae-moon has been appointed as the new president of the DX division. |
| 사장은 | Sajang-eun | The president | The president of the DX division will also continue to serve as the head of the MX business unit. |
| dx부문 | DX bun | DX (Device eXperience) division | Roh Tae-moon has been appointed as the new head of the DX division. |
| 부회장 | Buhoejang | Vice chairman | Kyung Kye-hyun, the vice chairman of Samsung Electronics, will continue to lead the DS (Device Solutions) division. |
| 투톱 체제 | TuTop cheje | Two-CEO structure | Samsung Electronics is establishing a two-CEO structure. |
| 기술 인재 | Gisul in-jae | Technical talent | Samsung Electronics is promoting key technical talent to senior roles. |
| 경영 안정 | Gyeongnyeong anjeong | Management stability | Samsung Electronics is focusing on management stability. |
3. The main text in both Korean and English
삼성전자가 반도체(DS) 부문의 전영현 부회장과 모바일·가전(DX) 부문의 노태문 사장의 투톱 체제를 수립하고 기술 인재를 발탁하며 경영 안정에 집중한다.
Samsung Electronics is establishing a two-CEO structure, with Kyung Kye-hyun, the vice chairman, leading the DS (Device Solutions) division, and Roh Tae-moon, the new president, leading the DX (Device eXperience) division. The company is also promoting key technical talent to senior roles and focusing on management stability.
노태문 사장은 지난 3월부터 8개월간 맡아온 DX 부문장 ‘직무대행’을 떼고 정식 부문장으로 올라섰다.
Roh Tae-moon has been appointed as the new permanent head of the DX division, after serving as the ‘acting’ division head for the past 8 months since March.
삼성전자는 21일 이 같은 내용을 담은 사장 1명, 위촉업무 변경 3명 등 4명 규모의 ‘2026년 정기 사장단 인사’를 발표했다.
On October 21st, Samsung Electronics announced a ‘regular executive reshuffle’ for 2026, which included the appointment of 1 new president and changes to the responsibilities of 3 other executives.
노 사장은 대표이사로 선임되면서 DX부문장과 함께 MX사업부장을 그대로 맡게 됐다.
Roh Tae-moon has been appointed as a co-CEO, while also continuing to serve as the head of the MX (Mobile eXperience) business unit.
전영현 부회장은 DS 부문장과 메모리사업부장에 그대로 유임됐다.
Kyung Kye-hyun, the vice chairman, will continue to lead the DS (Device Solutions) division and the Memory business unit.
전 부회장이 맡았던 SAIT원장에는 박홍근 사장이 신규 위촉됐다.
Park Hong-geun, a new president, has been appointed as the head of the SAIT (Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology) research institute, a role previously held by Kyung Kye-hyun.
내년 1월 1일 입사 예정인 박 사장은 1999년 하버드대 교수로 임용돼 25년여간 화학, 물리, 전자 등 기초과학과 공학 전반 연구를 이끌어온 글로벌 석학이다.
Park Hong-geun, who is set to join the company on January 1st next year, is a global scholar who has been a professor at Harvard University since 1999 and has led research in various fields of basic science and engineering, including chemistry, physics, and electronics, for over 25 years.
4. Reading comprehension questions
- What is the key change in Samsung Electronics’ leadership structure?
- Who are the two leaders now heading the DS and DX divisions?
- What additional role has Roh Tae-moon been given?
- How long has Roh Tae-moon been serving as the ‘acting’ head of the DX division?
- What is the background of the newly appointed SAIT research institute head, Park Hong-geun?
5. Cultural and historical notes
The leadership changes at Samsung Electronics reflect the company’s efforts to maintain its competitiveness and technological edge in the rapidly evolving electronics and semiconductor industries. The promotion of technical experts like Park Hong-geun to senior roles underscores Samsung’s commitment to innovation and its reliance on its strong engineering talent pool.