Samsung, LG products among year’s best

Samsung Electronics’ refrigerator, LED television and LG Electronic’s air conditioner were among the 34 best products of the year chosen by the Korea Management Association Corporation. 

The organization announced Monday the result of its survey with 12,668 customers in the metropolitan region. 

In the electric houseware and information technology sector, Samsung’s Zipel refrigerator designed by Massimo Zucchi, Samsung PAAV LED television, LG Electronic’s Whisen air conditioner, Apple’s iPhone, Chungho Nais water purifier and Canon’s EOS digital camera were chosen among the best. 

For the automobile and residential sector, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Hillstate of Hyundai Construction and Simmons’ mattresses were picked as the most prestigious items.

Lock and Lock Glass, Cheil Industries’ men wear Galaxy, Chanel, Hermes and Amore Pacific Sulwhasoo were picked in the fashion and living areas.

For the financial sector, W-CMA cash back service of Tong Yang Investment Bank and Hyundai’s “The Black” premium credit card ranked No. 1 and Samsung Medical Center, Seoul National University Hospital Healthcare System were rated best among hospitals.

Shilla Hotel, Hilton Namhae Golf and Spa Resort, Galleria Department Store’s luxury good hall and the culture center in Hyundai Department Store were listed in the top for the service sector.

The list of attention-grabbing new services and items included Daum Communications’ map service Road View, Nongshim’s Doongji rice noodles, known better as pho to foreigners, Kooksoondang’s fresh makgeolli and Kia Motors’ K5 model.