Samsung postpones LCD exit to 2022 on pandemic demand

Electronics giant struggles with mass producing next-gen displays

2021067N LG Display 1

South Korean tech companies LG Display and Samsung have reversed plans to end LCD panel production as the pandemic boosts demand and prices. (Photo courtesy of LG Display)

KOTARO HOSOKAWA and MOMOKA MATSUMOTO, Nikkei staff writers

SEOUL/TOKYO -- Samsung Electronics intends to manufacture liquid crystal display panels through the end of 2022, reversing plans to end production due to an unexpected spike in demand.

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored ContentThis content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.