Samsung chief meets future engineers at technical high school

• Published date: 07 March 2023
• Publication title: The Korea Times

Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong visited Gumi Electronics Technical High School located in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province to encourage students, according to the company, Tuesday.

Lee observed a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design class, followed by a meeting with students to discuss interest in the industrial fields and technical talents.

Gumi Electronics Technical High School nurtures professional technical personnel in electronics and mechatronics.

About 2,000 graduates of Gumi Electronics Technical High School are active as skilled technical talents in major Samsung affiliates, including Samsung Electronics, Samsung Display, Samsung SDI, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, Samsung SDS, and Samsung Heavy Industries.

"Young technical talents are the driving force of manufacturing competitiveness, and we will always support technical talent who are responsible for field innovation," Lee said.

After becoming chairman, Lee has been busy visiting Samsung's local business sites, such as Samsung Electronics Green City in Gwangju, local partner companies, and Samsung Youth SW Academy (SSAFY) Gwangju Campus, aiming to nurture local industries and talent and...