Samsung Smartphones at Paris 2024 Olympics Raise UN Sanctions Concerns

[{"selector":"#anim-e0dedf6d-c55d-4174-9152-b2fec9bfdd7e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.514648210040342%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Samsung, a major sponsor of the Paris 2024 Olympics, plans to distribute smartphones to athletes and officials

[{"selector":"#anim-6b61eb06-9fa8-4b13-b102-5e0b8ddd768c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(12.514648210040342%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] United Nations sanctions prohibit the export of luxury goods, including high-end electronics, to North Korea.

[{"selector":"#anim-f5490ffb-5c87-45f7-b32f-5c6d79ba7844 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.514648210040342%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] There are growing concerns that the distribution of Samsung smartphones at the Paris 2024 Olympics

[{"selector":"#anim-b28bd946-e303-4fc7-a52f-aab3d5372d91 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.514648210040342%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] North Korea is expected to participate in the Paris 2024 Olympics.

[{"selector":"#anim-bd127636-c4e0-44ec-bd62-7a50426a5291 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(12.514648210040342%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Samsung has not publicly commented on the issue yet, but the company is likely aware of the sensitive nature of the situation,

[{"selector":"#anim-758a3066-8b8b-4fa9-8d29-be4a089073e7 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The International Olympic Committee (IOC) may need to address this issue

[{"selector":"#anim-307dfa7e-d4d8-452d-8dc9-69484e6971bc [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.514648210040342%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The situation has the potential to create diplomatic tensions, particularly between South Korea, where Samsung is headquartered

Samsung Smartphones at Paris 2024 Olympics Raise UN Sanctions Concerns

MORE STROIES