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Samsung chairman Lee Kun-hee dies after long illness

Jörg Jelinnek
October 26, 2020

Samsung chairman Lee Kun-hee died on Sunday. Lee, who was 78, is credited with transforming Samsung from a cheap TV-and-appliances-maker to one of the world's most powerful technology brands. Lee also found himself in legal hot-water: He was convicted of bribery, tax evasion and embezzlement.

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