[SEOUL=WhoWired] Aug 02, 2011 -- Samsung Electronics remained dominant in its No.1 position in North American TV markets -- not just in a single market but nearly all TV sections which include Digital TV, Flat TV, LED TV, IPTV, 3D TV, PDP TV and LCD TV -- for the first half of the year, strengthening its unparallel leadership in the advanced TV markets on the globe.

Now, Samsung is likely to grab "No.1 for the sixth straight year" title in the world's largest North American market. The company took the top position for the market in the year 2006.

According to NPD, a market research consultant, Samsung TVs took the lion's share in the North American digital TV market between January through June of the year -- accounting for 35% (value terms) and 25.3% (volume terms) respectively and it scored unrivalled position in the flat TV market as well -- 35.4% (value terms) and 25.4% (volume terms) respectively.

Samsung carved out a leading share in emerging markets which include Smart TV, 3D TV and LED TV, all proved themselves to be on pace to a mainstream standard in the world's TV market.