Samsung Electronics spends record 27 tln won on R&D in H1

Samsung Electronics, a leading South Korean tech company, has set a new record for its research and development (R&D) spending in the first half of 2026, spending a whopping 27.3 trillion won (US$19 billion), according to a regulatory filing released on Friday. This marks a significant 51.5 percent increase from the previous year's R&D expenditure of 18.06 trillion won.

The company's unprecedented R&D investment surpasses all previous records for any six-month period and reflects the firm's unwavering commitment to innovation and long-term growth. In addition to R&D, Samsung Electronics has also set a new high for facility investment in the first half of 2026, with a total of 28 trillion won spent. This expenditure represents a notable 5 trillion won increase from the same period a year earlier.

The company's investment is primarily aimed at establishing critical infrastructure for the growth of its semiconductor and display segments, key areas driving the tech giant's future prospects. Furthermore, the regulatory filing reveals the compensation received by key executives within the company. Jun Young-hyun, head of Samsung's device solutions division, received 2.39 billion won in compensation for the first half of 2026.

Meanwhile, Roh Tae-moon, co-chief executive officer responsible for the mobile business, earned 7.4 billion won during the same period.