Samsung to Fund Foreign Language Exams for DX Employees to Bolster Global Edge

SEOUL, May 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. will support the cost of foreign language speaking proficiency exams for employees in its Device Experience (DX) division, a move aimed at strengthening the company’s global competencies, industry sources said Thursday. According to the sources, the company announced this week that it will reimburse test fees [...]The post Samsung to Fund Foreign Language Exams for DX Employees to Bolster Global Edge appeared first on Be Korea-savvy.

The move is seen as part of Samsung Chairman Lee Jae-yong’s emphasis on global competency for company employees. (Yonhap) SEOUL, May 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. will support the cost of foreign language speaking proficiency exams for employees in its Device Experience (DX) division, a move aimed at strengthening the company’s global competencies, industry sources said Thursday.

According to the sources, the company announced this week that it will reimburse test fees for up to two language exams per year for all employees in the division, covering tests for foreign languages, including English, Vietnamese, Russian, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese, as well as Korean. The program will begin in June, with employees able to apply through the company’s internal language testing platform. The move is seen as part of Samsung Chairman Lee Jae-yong’s emphasis on global competency for company employees.

In a meeting with newly hired employees in February 2023, Lee said he regretted not studying foreign languages more, noting that he makes an effort to retain his English and Japanese proficiency. (Yonhap).