Samsung was founded in 1938 in Seoul, South Korea by Lee Byung-chul and has grown to become a multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Seoul. It operates in various industries including electronics, construction, entertainment, financial services, medical equipment, semiconductors, and defense, and is a global leader in the electronics market with annual revenue of $305 billion and total assets of $529.5 billion. This document provides a brief overview of Samsung's founding, operations, financial performance, and disclaimer.