[1] It was a conglomerate with offices and manufacturing facilities in 14 countries and about 9,000 employees, focusing on textile, garment and zipper exports, construction, electronics, chemicals, automobile parts, and hotel management.

Ultimately, his money in the bank was not useful immediately during the post-war times and to remind himself of the lesson, Kim continued kept the old bankbook containing 1,700 baht, which was equivalent to the cost of 100 large bags of rice in the 1970s.

[4] Kim emphasized the sincerity of ascending gradually and a management style that does not harm other companies:[4] "It is my belief that everything is done according to one's abilities.

In order to not make the mistake of trapping people, I entrust to the professionals and experts and support them to use their abilities to the fullest."

If you go to the US or Europe, you can easily witness senior female workers with more than 10 years of experience working earnestly.

In September 1974, a zipper factory was established, and in November 1979, the corporation achieved, for the first time, an export value of $100 million for a single item of clothing.

[5] The Samdo Group faced difficulties due to the quota system overseas and the foreign exchange crisis.

His contribution to the South Korean export industry was recognized by award of the Presidential Commendation [ko] six times on the annual Trade Day.