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Samsung Electronics Records 25 Consecutive Years of Most No. 1 Rankings in 2026 KCSI

Sweeps 9 categories in survey of 122 industries, TV and mobile phone achieve 29 consecutive years of No. 1
Samsung Electronics maintained its record of 25 consecutive years with the most No. 1 rankings in this year's Korean Customer Satisfaction Index (KCSI) survey. The company attributed this to enhanced AI-based features across its flagship product categories and consumer appliances overall.
Samsung Electronics announced on the 30th that it claimed the No. 1 position in a total of 9 categories in the '2026 KCSI' survey conducted by the Korean Productivity Association Consulting (KMAC).
The survey measured overall satisfaction and repurchase intention across 455 companies in 122 industry categories.
Samsung Electronics recorded the No. 1 position in the most categories among participating companies.
By category: △TV 29 consecutive years △Mobile phone 29 consecutive years △PC 25 consecutive years △Refrigerator 17 consecutive years △Washing machine 17 consecutive years △Kimchi refrigerator 16 consecutive years △Air conditioner 14 consecutive years △Dryer 5 consecutive years △Cordless stick vacuum 6 consecutive years of No. 1 rankings respectively.
In the TV category, the expansion of premium lineups including △Micro RGB △Neo QLED △OLED △Mini LED, and the 'Vision AI Companion' feature, which identifies content context to provide customized information, are reported to have enhanced ease of use.
In the mobile phone category, the 'Galaxy S26 series' and Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip series were highlighted as key products.
Samsung Electronics explained that 'Galaxy AI' features such as 'Now Brief' and 'Now Nudge', which guide actions based on user schedule and location information, were also reflected in the evaluation.
In the PC category, the 'Galaxy Ecosystem' supporting connectivity between smartphones, tablets, and PCs, and the battery performance and display visibility of the 'Galaxy Book 6 series' were mentioned as key factors.
AI technology application expanded across 6 consumer appliance categories.
The 'Bespoke AI Family Hub Kitchen Fit Max' refrigerator features automatic ingredient recognition through camera-based 'AI Vision' and recipe recommendation functionality.
The 'Bespoke AI Kimchi Plus Kitchen Fit Max' kimchi refrigerator has an 'AI Constant Temperature' mode that adjusts temperature based on usage patterns.
Washing machines and dryers automatically set optimal cycles by analyzing laundry type, weight, soil level, and fabric material.
The 'Bespoke AI Windless Combo Gallery Pro' air conditioner provides the 'AI Motion Wind' feature that controls the cooling environment by detecting user location and activity level.
Myung-ho Jo, Executive Vice President of Samsung Electronics' VD Business Division, stated, "This achievement of the most No. 1 rankings in KCSI is the result of our accumulated product technological capabilities and continuous efforts for customer satisfaction. Going forward, we will continue to introduce products and services that make customers' daily lives more convenient based on AI technology and quality."
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