SEOUL -- LG Electronics said Monday that its board decided to terminate the company's loss-making smartphone business, with analysts saying focus is now expected to shift to the more profitable home appliance and TV divisions.
South Korea group faced lack of in-house chip supply and rise of Chinese rivals
South Korea's LG Electronics is throwing in the towel on its loss-making smartphone business. © Reuters
SEOUL -- LG Electronics said Monday that its board decided to terminate the company's loss-making smartphone business, with analysts saying focus is now expected to shift to the more profitable home appliance and TV divisions.