Samsung to support foreign language speaking test fees for DX division employees
This photo shows the Samsung Electronics Coffice building in Seoul, Wednesday. Yonhap
Samsung Electronics 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.