A tale of two giants

Samsung continues to surge, LG sees 'crisis' looming

By Kim Yoo-chul

Staff reporter

Timing is everything in the cut-throat technology business, and at least for now, Samsung Electronics representatives can repeat this saying with a smile, while their counterparts at LG Electronics nod painfully with gritted teeth.

Industry watchers predict another lucrative quarter for Samsung, which has been aggressively improving the lineups of its premium products and also bulking up its components business, to further enhance its dual strength in finished products and parts.