In the first half of 2026, Samsung Electronics made a substantial leap in its commitment to innovation, with R&D investment surging to KRW 27.3 trillion (equivalent to roughly USD 19 billion). This remarkable 51.5% year-on-year surge not only underscores Samsung's unwavering dedication to technological advancement but also establishes a fresh benchmark for half-year R&D expenditure. Concurrently, the company's equipment investment soared to KRW 28 trillion, marking a nearly KRW 5 trillion increase from the previous year and setting another record for half-year investment in this category.