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Samsung tops outside director salaries in South Korea: report

Samsung Electronics offered the highest average salaries to outside directors among major listed companies in South Korea in 2024, according to the corporate tracker CEO Score.

The company reported an average of 183.3 million won (US$126,308) per outside director last year. This marked a 9.8% decrease from 2023.

The rankings analyzed 247 firms from South Korea’s top 500 companies by market capitalization.

A total of 29 companies paid outside directors over 100 million won (US$68,830), with 26 linked to top conglomerates Samsung, SK, Hyundai Motor, and LG.

Recent Samsung Electronics developments

Timeline
03-Mar-2025 📱 Samsung unveils AI-powered Galaxy A phones, starting at $300
  • Samsung unveils budget-friendly Galaxy A26 at $299.99.
  • New models feature AI tools for improved photography.
18-Feb-2025 ⚖️ Samsung chief unlikely to rejoin board
  • Lee Jae-yong won’t join board soon.
  • Legal issues from 2015 merger persist.
18-Feb-2025 📈 Samsung nominates key leaders to strengthen chip business
  • Samsung nominates new members for board of directors
  • Focus on strengthening semiconductor sector amid competition
18-Feb-2025 💰 Samsung cancels $2.11b in shares, plans $2.7b buyback
  • Samsung cancels 3.5T won in treasury shares
  • Share buyback set for $1.9B in common stock
03-Feb-2025 ⚖️ Samsung chief acquitted in 2015 merger case
  • Lee Jae-yong acquitted of merger-related charges
  • Court ruled prosecutors lacked evidence for accusations

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