SEOUL, Dec. 1 ( Yonhap) - The smartphone brand "Galaxy " , Samsung Electronics Company , has been named as the most valuable brand in South Korea for the third consecutive year , according to a survey released Sunday.

Brandstock a Korean research company determines the classification of the 100 most valuable local brands , said that according to this latest survey Galaxy maintained the first position by getting 938 points.

The world's biggest smartphone maker posted sales records 59.08 trillion won ($ 55,660 million) in the July-September period , driven by strong demand for the range of Galaxy phones.

According to data compiled by Strategy Analytics , Samsung Electronics set a new record by selling 88.4 million smartphones in the third quarter, up from 76 million units in the same period last year.

In second place ranking Brandstock chain discount store E -Mart appears with 924 points , although other details such as the value of both brands are not provided.

Spain, a bridge to Latin America

mapa espana latinoamericaSpain has invested heavily in Latin America. During the last few decades, its companies have become some of the biggest investors in the continent, making Spain the most important investor in the region immediately after the United States. In addition, Spain has always been essential in the relations between Europe and Latin America.

For that reason, the Chamber will make one of its most important core activities the creation of a commercial and cultural links...

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