Reborn Tech Maniac

Chapter 572

Official representatives include South Korean Prime Minister Chen Yizhong, Seoul Mayor Yeom Puhyun, and South Korean Olympic Committee and Seoul Olympic Organizing Committee Chairman Roh Tae-woo, who is the next South Korean president in the original time and space; The group headed by Samsung Li Jianxi.

Tang Huan smiled and shook hands with each other one by one, and then, accompanied by Li Jianxi, boarded the car from Gimpo International Airport and went straight to the Shilla Hotel in the center of Seoul.

After arriving at the destination, Tang Huan deliberately stopped to look at the surrounding scenery, and said with a smile: "I have admired the ancient sites in Seoul for a long time."

"As long as you have time, I'll accompany you to visit as much as you want." Li Jianxi boldly wrapped up his bags.

"We have already arranged a visit to Seoul in the upcoming itinerary. We must make Mr. Richest have a good time." Lian Puxuan added eagerly.

"Forbes" magazine has just released a new version of America's Richest List. Although Tang Huan has adjusted his assets in advance, he still sits on the throne of the richest man for the third time with a figure of more than 100 billion US dollars.

Oil tycoon Gordon Getty ranks second with a net worth of $41 billion, followed by John Kruger, who made a fortune selling Metropolis Media's cable network.

One of Tang Huan's investment partners, Warren Buffett, ranks No. 6.65 with a personal wealth of US$20 million.

On the rich list, No.2 and No.3 are tied together, and they are not the opponents of No.1.Such a huge gap is unavoidable.

In fact, this just reflects the importance of microcomputers to the world's major economies at this stage.

The three mainstream hardware platforms of Fangyuan personal computer, Fangyuan workstation and Fangyuan server in full bloom, together with the Fangyuan supercomputer, which is the pinnacle of the industry, has pushed the market value of Fangyuan computer company to exceed 600 billion US dollars, which can almost be compared with IBM up.

Another major component of Tang Huan's net worth - EA, which is also a public listed company, originally saw its market value plummet after the collapse of the home video game console market in North America. The successful marketing during the Olympic Games made it shine again.The stock price was rising steadily, and Tang Huan wanted it to take a break and refused to listen. It was really a happy and troublesome thing.

But having said that, even selling games can accumulate hundreds of millions of wealth, but it may not be as good as the status bonus that computers can bring. The attitude of South Korean politicians like Yeom Pu-hyun shows that the rich also have their own superiority and inferiority.

"I hope it won't cause trouble to you." Tang Huan said politely.

"We should do our best as landlords." Lu Taiyu took over the words, "Mr. Tang's exemplary role in sponsoring the Seoul Olympic Games is of great significance to our next work."

Tang Huan laughed, "Of course I have full confidence in South Korea's success in hosting the Seoul Olympics."

"After Mr. Tang rests, the president will host a banquet at the Blue House." Chen Yizhong made a gesture of invitation, and let Tang Huan into the Shilla Hotel.

The property here belongs to the Samsung Group. It was originally the "guest house" where the former president Park Chung-hee entertained domestic and foreign dignitaries. However, after the completion of the guest house in Qingwatai in 1979, it was no longer used here, so Lee Byung-chul, the chairman of the Samsung Group, bought it. The Shilla Hotel in front of you was established on the entire mountain top including the Guest House.

Tang Huan was arranged to stay here, which can be regarded as Li Jianxi's private goods. From then on, Shilla Hotel has the qualifications to entertain the richest man.

After the political and business celebrities who came to greet them left one after another, the assistant reported in a low voice: "The suite has been checked and there is no problem."

South Korea hosts the Olympic Games with great fanfare to expand its own influence and enhance its international status. Of course, the forces in the north are very afraid. Although Tang Huan only sponsors the Seoul Olympics for commercial marketing purposes, it is indeed to fuel the momentum. Now, even with South Korea's guarantee, it's better to be careful.

Tang Huan nodded slightly, first washed his face, and then flipped through the collected Korean materials to make some preparations for the upcoming itinerary.

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The meeting with South Korean President Chun Doo-hwan was a formality in the context of the question. The content of the conversation was inevitably broad and general, and the specific matters had to be implemented below.

Tang Huan first seized the time and worked with the Seoul Olympic Organizing Committee headed by Lu Tae-woo to determine the most important global TOP Olympic sponsors.The further development of the Fangyuan computer brand into the world is inseparable from such a world-class publicity platform.

Facts have proved that the Los Angeles Olympic Games is a success, and the credit for the hosting process must not be less than the sponsors.

The funding for the Seoul Olympic Games is naturally provided by South Korea, so there is no need for companies to think about it. However, the Seoul Olympic Organizing Committee has also noticed the role of sponsors in the Los Angeles Olympic Games, such as the Olympic news center and tickets sponsored by Fangyuan Computer. The system and other application solutions are very good, so I naturally want to introduce them.

Hearing Lu Taiyu mention this point, Tang Huan readily agreed and was willing to provide help. The two parties will cooperate for another four years, and there is nothing that cannot be discussed.

With this friendly atmosphere, Tang Huan's next trip will be easier.Although Chun Doo-hwan's cronies, such as Noh Tae-woo and Yeom Bo-hyun, cannot always accompany him, they will always attend the meals arranged by Li Jianxi.

The semiconductor department of Samsung Electronics has taken a leap forward in product development and aimed at the next generation of 1MB DRAM, which made Tang Huan wonder where the other party's confidence came from.

Therefore, one of the key points of this inspection is to determine whether Samsung Electronics, which started late, is really capable of assimilating the technology it bought from Zheru.

In Tang Huan's view, since Samsung has the financial resources and is willing to invest in the production of 1MB DRAM to catch up with its Japanese counterparts, he agrees with both hands. After all, one more catfish can bring more vitality to the market, but entering its own supply chain Within the system, you can't hold back.

After Tang Huan visited Samsung and saw the chaebols with Korean characteristics up close, he understood.

After Park Chung-hee came to power in the 1960s, in order to develop South Korea’s industry, he vigorously supported and used the chaebols, such as providing low-interest loans and subsidies to the chaebols, and providing government guarantees for the chaebols, enabling the Korean chaebols to obtain a large amount of foreign loans.

This mutual assistance relationship between the Korean government and chaebol has actually made the chaebol the actual executor of the Korean government's economic revitalization blueprint.

With such a way to gather resources, Li Jianxi is naturally sure.

South Korea, however, is largely following Japan's example.At this stage, its vision and capabilities will only focus on DRAM, including microprocessors, digital signal processors and other more high-end semiconductor fields, and it has not been able to get involved.

Seeing Tang Huan's affirmation of the strength of Samsung Electronics, Li Jianxi was very happy, and then according to the agreement, he started a tour including Changdeok Palace, Bongeunsa Temple and other Seoul monuments.

During this time, their conversation inevitably turned to other fields.

Although it is the first among the "Four Asian Tigers", South Korea's foreign investment environment can only be said to be average. Foreign capital inflows mainly come in the form of loans and aid. In addition, the country's chaebol monopoly has become a monopoly. There is really no need for outsiders to come here to find fault.

At present, South Korea is still in the stage of industrialization, and capital-intensive industries such as chemicals, electronics, steel, machinery, shipbuilding, and automobiles have received key support. As a result, heavy industry surpassed light industry in the Korean economic and industrial structure and began to occupy a dominant position.

This situation with a complete foundation for traditional industries is suitable for various IT application solutions based on the Korean-supported Fangyuan Computer platform.

Tang Huan's products entered South Korea mainly relying on cooperation with the local faction, but the higher-level research and development and service links are still firmly in his own hands. After all, soft power cannot be caught up overnight.

While Samsung Electronics has extended its tentacles into the high-tech field of semiconductors, it has not forgotten its strengths in the home appliance industry, which already covers refrigerators, washing machines, televisions and other products, and has also set its sights on VHS recorders.

Tang Huan, who had done homework on South Korea's national conditions in the past two days, couldn't help being amused when he saw the other party stretching his hands so long, and said bluntly: "As far as I know, it is difficult for South Korea's current TV drama or film production industry to support the family. VCRs are aimed at middle-class customers who have diverse and huge demand for film sources. If it is still in the high-end field, it is better to maintain the existing cooperation model, which can also avoid the risks brought about by competition in the format of video tapes to the greatest extent.”

Originally, there were three large TV stations in South Korea, namely the state-run Korea Broadcasting Corporation-KBS, the private cultural broadcasting company-MBC, and the Samsung Group-funded Dongyang Broadcasting Company-TBC.

Li Jianxi went to the United States to study for further study. After obtaining an MBA from George Washington University in 1966, he entered the industry to work, and his wife is the eldest daughter of TBC chairman Hong Jinji.

No matter how strict the policy is, TBC, as a private TV station, will naturally not lack vitality.

However, after South Korean President Chun Doo-hwan came to power, South Korea's radio and television media ecology also underwent tremendous changes. TBC was shut down on November 1980, 11, and its television and radio channels were merged into KBS.

As a result, it will be more difficult for the South Korean TV industry, which already serves politics, to produce a sufficient amount of program content that meets the tastes of the middle class to drive them to consume on home video recorders.

As for the film industry, it is also under tight control. Since the reign of Park Chung-hee, the policy of curbing the development of the film industry has been gradually implemented.

Its core content includes two main aspects: the quota system for foreign film imports and the commercialization of domestic film production, that is, only film producers with considerable material and human resources can register as film companies. More than one work, the registration will be cancelled.

This set of management methods has existed for more than 20 years, and the commercial depression of the Korean film industry can be imagined.

To put it simply, in the original time and space, the Hallyu, which will be mainly paid for by the Chinese market in the future, has not yet appeared.As the "Four Asian Tigers", South Korea finds it difficult to squeeze out oil and water in the cultural industry, especially because it is caused by policies rather than the market.Therefore, it's no wonder Tang Huan didn't take it seriously.

"The victory of the VHS format has been decided, and Sony has conceded from the side, so what is the risk?" Aware of Tang Huan's doubts, Li Jianxi shook his head slightly, and explained carefully: "The hosting of the Seoul Olympic Games will naturally bring unlimited openness. Space, including the most stringent "Film Law" will also be revised."

Listening to the other party's eloquence, Tang Huan felt that he still didn't fully understand the forceful effect of hosting the Olympics and the power of the Korean chaebol in his country.

It is true that the real purpose of the Korean chaebols controlling the Korean film industry is for the video recorder business, not the film itself. This kind of putting the cart before the horse is undoubtedly harmful in the long run, but do outsiders need to worry about it?
"Since Samsung is fully prepared, the VHS Alliance is naturally happy to see the expansion of its territory." Tang Huan finally nodded in agreement, "However, in the short term, the Korean film and television production industry itself cannot provide a sufficient number of attractive program content to support the home video recorder business. , is an indisputable fact, instead of cheap Japanese, how about taking care of my business?"

"You also know that since 1980, anti-American sentiment among Korean people has been on the rise. I can't guarantee how popular your Hollywood movies will be." The objectively generated rigid demand for IT solutions makes your high-tech products irreplaceable, but mass entertainment consumption is different, and customers can completely decide freely based on their own likes and dislikes.”

"Don't forget, I also invested in the film and television industry in Xiangjiang." Tang Huan reminded the other party.

"I remember." Li Jianxi suddenly realized and nodded again and again.Tang Huan's halo as the richest man in the United States really makes it easy for people to overlook his little industry in Xiangjiang.

"Xiangjiang has just completed a special effects adventure film "Phantom of the Tomb: Wrath of the Dragon Emperor", which is being released globally. Why don't Korean theaters join in? This is also an open step towards hosting the Olympics and embracing the world. Well." Tang Huan put forward his request unceremoniously.

"Of course I am willing to advance this matter." Li Jianxi first made his position clear, and then added: "However, in order to make the progress smoother, it is better for you to lobby the president's cronies at tonight's banquet."

Tang Huan took a look at the expression on Li Jianxi's face, and murmured in his heart, "The so-called lobbying, shouldn't I be asked to give gifts? Then it must be calculated whether it is worth it, and how to avoid the possible bribery of Hollywood that attracts jealousy." accused."

Thinking of this, Tang Huan didn't answer the question, and instead threw out a favorable and inexpensive exchange condition, "The film and television production in Xiangjiang is highly commercialized and the standard is first-class, not inferior to Japan. If we use Based on this, if we establish a cooperation mechanism, I believe that Samsung’s loss in Dongyang Broadcasting Company can be made up for through another form.”

"This is indeed a very attractive proposal." Li Jianxi's heart was pounding when he heard it, and he began to think seriously.

Tang Huan smiled smugly, and said that regardless of whether South Korea will create a cultural output of the Korean wave in the future, at present, it must first withstand the impact of a round of Hanyu promoted by itself.

(End of this chapter)