Samsung Posts Record Chip Losses

The transcript discusses Samsung's outlook on its chips and smartphone divisions. The memory chip demand is expected to recover slightly in the second half of the year, despite current losses. The smartphone division has performed better than expected, aided by new Galaxy releases. Upcoming mobile releases, including foldable phones, are anticipated to boost performance in the latter part of the year.

What is Samsung's expectation for memory chip demand recovery in the current quarter?

• Significant recovery

• No recovery

• Complete recovery

• Limited recovery

What was the financial outcome for Samsung's memory chip division?

• Break-even

• Profit

• Wider than expected loss

• Narrower than expected loss

Which Samsung division posted better-than-expected earnings?

• Television division

• Memory chip division

• Smartphone division

• Home appliances division

What type of phones is Samsung planning to release more of?

• Foldable phones

• Basic phones

• Rotary phones

• Slider phones

When does Samsung typically see improved performance in its smartphone division?

• Fourth and first quarters

• Second and third quarters

• First and second quarters

• Third and fourth quarters