Samsung rising moves deep on corruption, chaebols, and corporate chaos

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SamsungSamsung Rising is a new publication from journalist and author Geoffrey Cain, and it’s the very best account of the colossal Korean conglomerate’s ascent to power I’ve read. Deeply researched and reported, Cain’s book facts how Samsung switched from vegetable vendor to global tech titan, with plenty of colorful anecdotes on the way.

If you’ve ever wondered how the infamous Galaxy S II “Dude, you’re a barista” campaign came about, or what went on behind the scenes through the Galaxy Note 7 fire crisis, or how Samsung’s leaders have were able to survive multiple fraud convictions, this can be the book for you personally. Cain’s writing is correctly damning of Samsung’s failures and admiring of its achievements, providing a thorough look at the most secretive and consequential firms in the world.

I swept up with Cain over Skype to discuss the book, Samsung’s affect, and where in fact the chaebol goes next. Our conversation included matters like how Samsung responds to crises like the Galaxy Fold and Note 7, how it’s indirectly responsible for the success of Parasite, why reportedly incapacitated chairman Lee Kun-hee continues to be in demand of the business, and what the heir’s visit to North Korea says about the continuing future of corporate way of life in the South. “Samsung, regardless of its success, keeps producing the same mistakes again and again and over,” Cain informs me.

The transcript has been condensed for duration and clarity.
Source: https://www.theverge.com

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