ABOUT LG

OVERVIEW

LG’s philosophy revolves around people, sincerity, and sticking to the fundamentals. It is to understand our customers and to offer optimum solutions and new experiences through ceaseless innovation, thus helping our customers lead better lives.

We are reaching out to discerning consumers with keen sensibilities - people who continue to explore new activities and take on new challenges to experience more and achieve a better life. We have developed our brand image gradually and consistently, always to communicate, “Life’s Good”. We are contemporary yet authentic, always evolving our fundamental philosophies to the modern arena.

HISTORY

The history of LG Electronics has always been surrounded by the company's desire to create a happier, better life. Pioneering in technology through LG's innovative start and continuous growth, LG is becoming a faster and smarter global brand of the future. LG Electronics was established in 1958 and has since led the way into the advanced digital era thanks to the technological expertise acquired by manufacturing many home appliances such as radios and TVs. LG Electronics has unveiled many new products, applied new technologies in the form of mobile devices and digital TVs in the 21st century and continues to reinforce its status as a global company.

                1958	Establishes Gold Star (Now LG Electronics)
                1959	Produces Korea's first radio
                1965	Produces Korea's first refrigerator
                1966	Produces Korea's first TV
                1978	Achieves USD 100 Million in exports
                1982	Establishes first overseas production base in the US
                1995	Rebrands company as LG Electronics
                1999	Enters joint venture to develop LCD panels
                2005	Takes the lead in US drum washing market
                2008	Develops world's first LTE mobile modem chip
                2009	Becomes the second-largest LCD TV brand worldwide
                2011	Launches shutter-glasses 3D TVs
                2012	First in the world to market 84-inch ULTRA HD TV
                2013	Introduces HomeChat™ service for smart appliances, Launches Vehicle Components Company
                2014	Introduces world’s first 4K OLED TV and webOS smart TV, Introduces the G3 smartphone with Quad HD display
                2016	Introduces premium LG SIGNATURE brand
            

VISION

LG's vision is to become the market leading company with broad market recognition.

CONDUCT

LG will succeed through the constant development of capability based in ethical management.

CODE OF ETHICS

It is the intention of LG, as set forth in the management charter, to spread the management philosophies of "creating value for customers" and "respect based management" allowing for more responsible and open management. LG continues to develop as the global leading company through seeking greater public benefits founded in cooperation, mutual trust, and respect for the free market economy. For this reason all LG employees promise to act uprightly and make value judgments in accordance with the code of ethics.

LG Electronics focused on developing new innovations across the globe. We are committed to providing electronic products that help customers live better. To support this, we want to show our customers what we stand for. We offer a wide range of products across areas including, TV & Home Entertainment, Kitchen, Laundry, Computers, Air Conditioning & Solar. Find out more about the LG brand today. Contact your local LG representative for more information.