Managing Director, Who's Good

Jungmin(Charlotte) Hong

Managing Director

ASIA’S FIRST AI-DRIVEN ESG INSIGHT PROVIDER

Who's Good

Using AI technologies and public data, Who’s Good provides objective and up-to-date corporate ESG insights on Asian companies.

WHY WHO'S GOOD

* Time-sensitive: Time is the essence in finance. Artificial Intelligence (AI) can process vast amount of information in a short span of time. Our powerful algorithm offers real-time in-depth corporate ESG analysis with out compromising its quality.
* Objective: We turned to public big data and news big data as source to base our analysis on and to preserve impartiality. We leverage 350 public big data sources and 93 news data sources in Korea to uncover insights.
* Insightful: Who’s Good ESG analysis coverage extends to all listed and non-listed companies in Korea. This allows us to provide a comprehensive insight into the Korean market.
* Global approach to ESG: Our ESG research framework is built on international standards and principles including UN Global Compact, ISO 26000, ICGN and CFA Guidelines on Corporate Governance to meet the global standards.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. manufactures a wide range of consumer and industrial electronic equipment and products such as semiconductors, personal computers, peripherals, monitors, televisions, and home appliances including air conditioners and microwave ovens. The Company also produces Internet access network systems and telecommunications equipment including mobile phones.

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<li>Former Samsung executive attempted to construct replicated factory 1.5 km away from Samsung Electronics' Chinese plant by stealing technology</li>
<li>Prosecutors described this case as a leakage of “core national technologies”</li>
<li>This technology theft incident falls under the category of risk oversight, and currently, Samsung Electronics' company risk is rated at an extreme level of 4.0</li>
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Former Samsung executive attempted to construct replicated factory 1.5 km away from Samsung Electronics' Chinese plant by stealing technology
Prosecutors described this case as a leakage of “core national technologies”
This technology theft incident falls under the category of risk oversight, and currently, Samsung Electronics' company risk is rated at an extreme level of 4.0


Samsung Electronics (005930 KS): Ongoing Struggles with Technology Leaks and Governance Issues

S.M.Entertainment Co. plans, produces, promotes, and markets Korean rock and roll music in several formats, such as compact discs (CD), concert tours, television productions, and music videos.  The Company also operates artist management business as well as licensing and copyright business from the company's music records.

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<li>EXO’s Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin filed a complaint to the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) on June 4 against SM Entertainment for “abuse of superior bargaining position.”</li>
<li>SM Entertainment repeatedly faced sanctions by the FTC for disputes, including controversy and conflicts with another boy band 'Dong Bang Shin Ki' (TVXQ) </li>
<li>The risk to their working conditions continues to increase, with SM Entertainment’s corporate risk currently standing at 4.2, reaching an extreme level.</li>
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EXO’s Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin filed a complaint to the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) on June 4 against SM Entertainment for “abuse of superior bargaining position.”
SM Entertainment repeatedly faced sanctions by the FTC for disputes, including controversy and conflicts with another boy band 'Dong Bang Shin Ki' (TVXQ) 
The risk to their working conditions continues to increase, with SM Entertainment’s corporate risk currently standing at 4.2, reaching an extreme level.


SM Entertainment: EXO's Contract Controversy and Repeated Working Condition Issues

Who's Good is Asia's first AI-driven ESG data provider, dedicated to delivering transparent, objective, and comprehensive data. Its primary products consist of Performance Analysis, Incident Analysis, and sustainable supply chain risk management solutions including due diligence. Leveraging the combination of AI, machine learning, and human intelligence, Who's Good analyzes public data to identify ESG risks and ensures the accuracy and reliability of its analysis. You can also find Who's Good data on FactSet: https://go.factset.com/marketplace/catalog/product/esg-performance-and-incident-analysis

Jungmin(Charlotte) Hong
Managing Director
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Samsung Electronics (005930 KS): Ongoing Struggles with Technology Leaks and Governance Issues

Samsung Electronics faces recurrent technology leakage, including the replication of entire factories, prompting a closer examination of their...

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SM Entertainment: EXO's Contract Controversy and Repeated Working Condition Issues

Let's take a look at the recent ESG issue surrounding SM Entertainment's contract with boy band EXO and similar cases from the past.

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