Message from the CTO
LG Electronics puts the creation of new value for customers above all else. Our products and technologies enhance lives and introduce users to a whole new world of innovative design.
LG Electronics' vision is to become a Global Top 3 company in the electronics and mobile communications industry by 2010. We'll achieve this goal by developing smart technologies based on customer insights and exploring new markets. We plan to research and develop technologies that ultimately enrich the lives of our customers and bring them comfort and joy. Our R&D efforts are focused on the following three key initiatives:
Creation of Customer Value Through Technology Differentiation
LG is dedicated to providing genuine satisfaction to our customers, beyond simple enjoyment. We plan to accomplish this goal with a continuing array of smart and simple interfaces, as well as unique and stylish designs that reflect customer desires. In addition, we are committed to developing intelligent, state-of-the-art technology that offers a superior customer experience.
LG has been actively developing eco-friendly technologies that will reduce or eliminate the use of harmful materials in products and slow down global warming to ensure our customers' long-term well-being. We are equally dedicated to developing new products in the fields of solar energy and healthcare to respond to rising oil prices and a rapidly aging population.
Open and Innovative R&D Culture
At LG, we are dedicated to developing an R&D culture that promotes creativity without fear of failure. Moreover, we are devoted to open innovation, which leverages internal and external capabilities to create cutting-edge technologies and products.
LG's open and innovative R&D culture will continue to provide technology leadership in our industry.
Nurturing Top-Notch R&D Talent
LG has achieved world-class Research & Development by nurturing internal R&D talent and aggressively recruiting external talent. Additionally, we are dedicated to cultivating science and engineering talent wherever it may be.
LG exceptional R&D talent benefits from our company's open and innovative R&D culture. This enables our technology innovators to maintain LG's reputation as the industry leader and to deliver on our promise to our customers: "Life's Good."
Woo Hyun Paik, Chief Technology Officer
