Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity,
Equity, and
Inclusion

Diverse talent and a culture of inclusiveness drive
innovation and growth.

We at Samsung Electronics want all colleagues to feel a sense of belonging
and to be able to realize their full potential and equally seize opportunities.

Policy and Status

Be Yourself,
We Build a Better Tomorrow

To shape a better tomorrow for our customers, partners and local communities,
Samsung Electronics ensure that all of our employees are given equal opportunities.

Policy and Governance

Empowering women
in the workforce Learn more
Supporting employees
with disabilities Learn more
Communicating
intergenerationally Learn more

Women at Samsung

We are continuing our efforts to empower all our female employees as they demonstrate
outstanding competencies in various fields as next-generation leaders.

We are continuing our efforts to empower all our female employees as they demonstrate outstanding competencies in various fields as next-generation leaders.

Percentage of women by job function: 2015 - Product Development: 17.2% Sale and marketing: 28.9%, 2020 - Product Development: 18.0% Sale and marketing: 31.5%, 2025 - Product Development: 19.9% Sale and marketing: 35.7%, Percentage of women in leadership: 2015 - Executive: 4.5% Manager: 12.4%, 2020 - Executive: 6.6% Manager: 15.3%, 2025 - Executive: 7.4% Manager: 18.9%

Inclusiveness of Organizational Culture

In the 2025 SCI survey, our global employees gave a score of 87 to the statement: "My team members value diverse perspectives."

Calculated using the average response method in the global employee survey results

Table showing Samsung Culture Index (SCI) results of the DEI Satisfaction Survey, comparing scores across 2023–2025 for three survey items.

Global ERG Operations and
Its Launch in
South Korea

Embracing Diversity, Building Communities Together

Starting in North America in 2014, DX Division has expanded its Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) globally.
As of the end of 2025, approximately 7,200 employees participate across 46 groups.

At our sites in South Korea, ERGs were officially launched in February 2025.
Starting with approximately 120 employees and just five executive mentors at launch,
the number of participants grew to over 500 by the end of the year. The ERGs are organized under five core themes:
support for international employees, accessibility, working parents, women's leadership, and DEI culture.

Employees participate voluntarily, cultivating an organizational culture that respects diversity in generation, background, and experience. For example,
True Ability, the disability and accessibility ERG, hosted engagement events for International Day of Sign Languages and White Cane Safety Day.
Additionally, the international employee ERG shared their cultures by celebrating Diwali and hosting a traditional tea tasting.
Through lectures, mentoring, and networking activities, these groups strengthen solidarity among members
while striving to incorporate diverse perspectives into our products and services.

ERG Objectives

Women

Our women ERGs strive to ensure equal opportunities
regardless of gender and empower women.
They serve as an important channel for communication and exchange and support community outreach activities promoting gender equality.
Persons with disabilities

Our PwD(Persons with Disabilities) ERGs support and advocate for employees with disabilities and accessibility needs; creating inclusive communities that support with learning and development, awareness and the promotion of accessibility improvements across the workplace. They also provide critical perspectives across our business landscape of products, services and user experience.
LGBTQ+

Our LGBTQ+ ERGs work to raise awareness, provide support,
and create an inclusive workplace for LGBTQ+ employees.
Inter-generation

Our inter-generation ERGs strive to attract young talent,
promote communication between different generations
and build a forward-looking corporate culture through
diverse networking and outreach programs.
Race

Our race ERGs facilitate connections among colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds; promoting a more inclusive and equitable workplace culture by educating colleagues on racial diversity and celebrating cultural differences.
Working parents

Our working parents ERGs provide opportunities for working
parents to share their experiences and encourage one
another to lead successful professional and personal lives.
Veterans

Our veterans ERGs provide support for veterans and their
families through sponsorships and volunteer activities in
collaboration with government organizations for veterans
and local communities.
They also seek ways to build a more inclusive corporate culture by sharing issues concerning veterans.

Initiatives

Building an inclusive culture across regions

DEI Council Operations

In August 2023, DX Division at Samsung Electronics launched the DEI Council,
comprising executives from the People Team. The council, which is composed of the
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion subcommittees, addresses the company’s diversity status
and improvement goals and deliberates major issues related to DEI.
Stellar Forest

In March 2023, we opened Stellar Forest, a subsidiary-type standard workplace, to create sustainable jobs for individuals with developmental disabilities. Established through 100% investment by Samsung Electronics, it employed 391 individuals with developmental disabilities as of December 2025. The facility actively supports their self-reliance through its confectionery production and pop-up book and card manufacturing businesses.

Stellar Forest is also collaborating with Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope 2.0, a support program for adolescents preparing for independence, to offer internship opportunities to those who have completed its baking and confectionery training courses. Stellar Forest will continue its efforts to create sustainable job opportunities for people with developmental disabilities by exploring new roles suited to their abilities, alongside its existing confectionery and popup book businesses.
Samsung Family Supporters

Samsung Family Supporters is our internal channel for improving accessibility, comprised of employees with disabilities and their families. Through this channel, they provide feedback on the usability and accessibility of our products and services. The group also actively participates in various campaigns, including raising disability awareness among employees and reviewing submissions for accessibility idea contests. Additionally, they offer suggestions to improve the work environment, ensuring that all employees, regardless of disability, can remain fully engaged in their work.
Women’s Leadership Training
in
Southwest Asia Office

The 'SheLEADs' program, the first women's leadership development program
in SIEL-S(India), aims to identify and nurture female talent within Samsung,
building a talent pipeline suitable for future leadership positions.

We provide tools and support to enhance the capabilities of female employees,
striving to create a leadership environment characterized by diversity and inclusivity.
Signing of the Diversity Charter by
Samsung R&D Institute Poland

By signing the Diversity Charter, Samsung
R&D Institute Poland has pledged to create a
workplace where all employees are
respected and free from discrimination.

To bring this commitment to life, the institute
offers various training programs to bridge
intergenerational gaps and cultivate a
culture of mutual respect among employees.
Ultimately, these initiatives foster an
inclusive environment where individuals
from
different backgrounds can
communicate openly and reach their full
potential.
Sign Language Counseling Services for the Hard of Hearing

Since 2015, we have provided sign language consultation services for the hard of hearing, beginning in Türkiye. Since 2021, these services have expanded globally and are now operating in 57 countries. This expansion caters to users with hearing difficulties who previously could not access consultations or technical support when experiencing difficulties with our products.
International Day
of the Girl Child:
Samsung's
Commitment to Fostering
Future Female Talent

Through our global CSR programs, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow and Samsung Innovation Campus, we empower girls around the world to build their capabilities in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).

By providing technology education, mentorship, and hands-on project experience, we support girls in tackling challenges within their local communities and shaping their future career paths. We remain committed to expanding these educational opportunities to help more female talent rise as leaders in the tech sector.