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Samsung's New Mobile Phone Chief Exemplifies Focus on Software

  • Koh Dong Jin helped develop Samsung Pay, Knox platforms
  • Change shows Lee Jae Yong putting own stamp on business
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Why Did Samsung Replace Its Mobile Chief?

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The new head of Samsung Electronics Co.’s phone business helped develop its mobile payment and security platforms, exemplifying Vice Chairman Lee Jae Yong’s focus on software innovations as a way to gain distance from rival devices.

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