Inside Samsung: How the Tech Giant is Dominating Every Industry It Touches
Samsung shipped about 60 million smartphones in Q1 2025, holding 20% of the global market. The Galaxy S25 Edge, its slimmest flagship at 5.8mm, launched in May. Samsung’s semiconductor sales hit ₩130 trillion in 2024, with chip profits rebounding in Q1 2025. The Lee family retains control of the group, which accounts for roughly 20% of South Korea’s GDP.