[DISCLOSURE] Samsung Electronics (005930) reported on Oct. 31 that its operating profit in the third quarter increased 20.93 percent to 17.57 trillion won (US$15.42 billion) from the same period last year.

Revenue rose 5.5 percent on-year to 65.46 trillion won and net profit 17.49 percent to 13.15 trillion won.

By Hwang You-mee (glamazon@heraldcorp.com)