Samsung CEO says firm should make no product quality compromise

Samsung Chief Executive Kwon Oh-hyun asked employees to improve manufacturing processes and safety inspections.

Update: 2017-01-02 13:17 GMT
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Samsung Electronics Co Ltd should make no compromises on the quality of its products, Chief Executive Kwon Oh-hyun said on Monday, asking employees to improve manufacturing processes and safety inspections.

The executive, in a New Year's speech to Samsung employees disclosed by the firm, also warned of growing political and economic uncertainties from risks such as trade protectionism and foreign exchange rates.

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