Remembered as Superb Biz Mogul, Samsung Chief Lee Kun-hee Laid to Rest

SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Group chief Lee Kun-hee, one of most influential businessmen in South Korea’s post-war era, was laid to rest in a funeral Wednesday as his family, friends and associates mourned his death. Lee, who built the country’s largest conglomerate, died Sunday at age 78, more than six years after [...]

Biz, Political Leaders Visit Funeral Parlor of Late Samsung Chief

SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Key business and political leaders on Monday visited a funeral parlor to offer their condolences to the family of late Samsung Group chief Lee Kun-hee, mourning the death of South Korea’s most influential business tycoon. Lee died Sunday at age 78, more than six years after being hospitalized for [...]