Samsung Electronics has reported that its sales for the third quarter of 2019 amounted to 62 trillion won (US$51.95 billion), with operating profits totaling 7.7 trillion won (US$6.45 billion). Sales revenue increased by 10.46% compared to the second quarter, operating profits by 16.67%. Although the semiconductor industry is currently in a slump, analysts point to sales from the release of the Galaxy Note 10 as a booster for sales. (Hankyoreh archives)