[Conference Call] Samsung Electronics: Q1 Facility Investments at KRW 12 Trillion, Down KRW 5.8 Trillion from Previous Quarter

On the morning of April 30, 2025, during its Q1 earnings conference call, Samsung Electronics announced that its facility investments for the first quarter of this year amounted to KRW 12 trillion, a decrease of KRW 5.8 trillion compared to the previous quarter. Of this amount, KRW 10.9 trillion was allocated to the semiconductor division, while KRW 500 billion was invested in the display division.

Samsung Electronics Seocho Building, Seocho-gu, Seoul. Photo by Kang Jinhyung

Samsung Electronics stated, "Overall, investments in memory decreased from the previous quarter due to flexible investment execution in response to supply and demand. However, we are continuing to invest in future technologies and advanced process technologies." The company added, "For foundry, the investment scale decreased compared to the previous quarter, as we prioritized utilizing existing line conversions, taking into account market conditions and investment efficiency."