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Speculations Swirl over Potential Amnesty for ex-President Park, Samsung Heir Lee

Speculations Swirl over Potential Amnesty for ex-President Park, Samsung Heir Lee

SEOUL, July 25 (Korea Bizwire) — Rumors that former President Park Geun-hye and Samsung Group heir Lee Jae-yong may receive presidential pardons or paroles are increasingly making the rounds in political circles as of late amid growing calls for amnesty for the two figures jailed over corruption-related charges. Such speculations are being circulated widely with [...]

Jae-yong Bolsters Grip on Samsung Electronics After Inheritance

Jae-yong Bolsters Grip on Samsung Electronics After Inheritance

SEOUL, April 30 (Korea Bizwire) — Lee Jae-yong, the apparent heir of Samsung Group, bolstered his control of Samsung Electronics Co. with stocks inherited from his late father, an indication that the ownership structure of South Korea’s top conglomerate remains steadfast, affiliate filings showed on Friday. Jae-yong, the vice chairman of Samsung Electronics, jacked up [...]

Uncertainty Heightens Over Samsung as Heir Ordered Back to Prison for Bribery

Uncertainty Heightens Over Samsung as Heir Ordered Back to Prison for Bribery

SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Group is once again facing turmoil as its de facto chief, Lee Jae-yong, was again imprisoned in a bribery case, sparking worries that uncertainties may further increase over business and investment plans by the global tech behemoth in the post-pandemic era. A Seoul court on Monday sentenced Samsung [...]