Jay Y Lee Continues "Talent First" Philosophy of Predecessors
Over 50 Samsung Executives from Affiliates Attend the Event
Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y Lee made a personal appearance at the Samsung Hoam Prize Awards Ceremony. This move is interpreted as an effort to carry on Samsung's management philosophy, which places great importance on nurturing talent, as exemplified by donations to the Hoam Foundation.
On the afternoon of the 30th, Chairman Lee visited the Shilla Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul, ahead of the 35th Samsung Hoam Prize Awards Ceremony. As he did last year, he proceeded directly to the event without making any public statements. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Chairman Lee has personally overseen the Hoam Prize Awards Ceremony, and the third year since he assumed the chairmanship. His actions are seen as a continuation of the "Talent First" and "Companionship" philosophies emphasized by his predecessors, especially through contributions to the Hoam Foundation.
Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y Lee is taking a commemorative photo with the awardees at the 35th Samsung Hoam Prize Awards Ceremony held on the afternoon of the 30th at the Shilla Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul. Hoam Foundation
The Hoam Foundation held the awards ceremony at the Dynasty Hall of the Shilla Hotel on this day. Hoam Foundation Chairman Kim Hwangsik was the first to greet Chairman Lee, and more than 50 presidents from Samsung and its affiliates were in attendance. Key executives present included Jun Younghyun, Vice Chairman and head of the DS Division overseeing the semiconductor business, and Roh Taemoon, President and acting head of the DX Division, who has been leading the mobile, home appliance, and TV business divisions since last month.
Other attendees included Choi Yunho, Head of Management Diagnosis at Samsung Global Research; Choi Joosun, President of Samsung SDI; Jang Deokhyun, President of Samsung Electro-Mechanics; Lee Cheong, President of Samsung Display; Oh Secheol, President of Samsung C&T; Park Yongin, Head of the System LSI Business at Samsung Electronics DS Division; Song Jaehyuk, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Samsung Electronics DS Division; Nam Seokwoo, CTO of the Foundry Business at Samsung Electronics DS Division; and Lee Inyong, former head of external relations at Samsung Electronics, among other current and former Samsung executives.
This year's awardees are: ▲ Science Prize (Physics and Mathematics) - Shin Seokwoo, Professor at UC Berkeley and Distinguished Professor at the Korea Institute for Advanced Study; ▲ Science Prize (Chemistry and Life Sciences) - Chung Jongkyung, Professor at Seoul National University; ▲ Engineering Prize - Kim Seungwoo, Professor Emeritus at KAIST; ▲ Medicine Prize - Gloria Choi, Professor at MIT; ▲ Arts Prize - Koo Bonchang, Photographer; ▲ Community Service Prize - Kim Donghae, Chairman of Vision Care. Each recipient received a certificate, a medal, and a cash prize of 300 million KRW.
Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y Lee is moving to attend the 2025 Samsung Hoam Prize Awards Ceremony held at Shilla Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul on the 30th. Photo by Yonhap News
In his congratulatory remarks, Chairman Kim Hwangsik stated, "It is a great joy and honor to welcome such outstanding individuals as this year's awardees." He congratulated the recipients, saying, "Through tireless efforts in the fields of academia, the arts, and community service, they have contributed to the advancement of science, technology, and culture, and have practiced noble love for humanity."
The Samsung Hoam Prize was established in 1990 by the late former Chairman Lee Kunhee in honor of Samsung founder Lee Byungchull's spirit of "Talent First" and "Social Contribution." The award recognizes individuals who have made significant achievements in academia, the arts, social development, and the promotion of human welfare. With the 35th ceremony this year, a total of 182 laureates have received combined prize money of 36.1 billion KRW.
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