Overview
LG's innovative technologies, unique products, and cutting-edge designs are an investment in the future.
LG Electronics, Inc.(LG) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 84,000 people working in 112 operations including 81 subsidiaries around the world. With 2008 global sales of $44.7 billion, LG comprises of five business units - Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, Air Conditioning and Business Solutions. LG is one of the world's leading producers of flat panel TVs, audio and video products, mobile handsets, air conditioners and washing machines.
LG's efforts continue to enhance the global presence of the LG brand and to maximize profitable growth. In particular, LG Electronics will focus on achieving profitable and sustainable growth in the mobile communications and home entertainment sectors to strengthen its leadership in the IT industry, while at the same time increasing its market share in the home appliance, air-conditioning and business solutions sectors. Before Audit, as of 2008, Unconsolidated
2008: 1 USD = 1,103 KRW
Company Overview
Address: LG Twin Towers, 20 Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul 150-721, KOREA
Tel: +82 (0)2 3777 1114
URL: http://www.lge.com
Established: Oct 1, 1958
CEO: LG Group Vice Chairman Yong Nam
Workforce: 28,659 in Korea / 55,786 overseas (as of December, 2008)
Business Divisions and Main Products
Home Entertainment
LCD TVs, Plasma TVs, Audio, Video, Optical Storage Read More
Mobile Communications
Mobile handset (CDMA/GSM/3G), Mobile Accessory, PCB, WLL Read More
Home Appliance
Washing Machines, Refrigerators, Cooking Appliances, Vacuum Cleaners, Built-in Appliances Read More
Air Conditioning
Residential Air Conditioners , Commercial Air Conditioners, Home Solution, Compressors Read More
Business Solutions
Monitors, Commercial Displays, Car Infotainment, Security Business Read More
Financial Highlights
| 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | |
| Sales | 20,176 | 24,659 | 23,774 | 23,170 | 23,501 | 27,638 |
| Domestic | 4.793 | 5,086 | 5,509 | 5,947 | 6,520 | 6,445 |
| Export | 15.383 | 19,573 | 18,264 | 17,223 | 16,981 | 21,193 |
| Ordinary Profit | 836 | 1,860 | 741 | 261 | 1,486 | 515 |
