Myeong-seok Chae, Gounee Yang Global Economic News SAMSUNG Electronics and SK Hynix are strengthening their semiconductor businesses in North America through recent promotions and changes of executives. According to the industry, Samsung Electronics announced the new leadership and appointed Kang In-yup as resident and head of Device Solutions Americas (DSA) for DS Division. This is the first time that a president-level manager has been appointed for the DSA. DSA, located in Silicon Valley, California, is a leading research institute of Samsung Electronics’ DS division. It is aiming to lead innovation by develop growth engine. The industry analyzed that Samsung Electronics is strengthening the business to target the North American market by promoting head of the DSA this time. The newly appointed president is an excellent expert in modem development, and had served as the head of the System LSI division, which designs non-memory semiconductors and develops related technologies. He is in charge of key role in achieving Samsung Electronics’ 2030 system semiconductor vision to contribute to diversification of product lines based on technological leadership. | 