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Samsung's controlling family completed a 12 trillion won inheritance tax payment—the largest in South Korea's history—in six installments over five years, tied to the estate of late chairman Lee Kun-hee; the family is worth more than $45bn.
Samsung's de facto leader Lee Jae-yong was cleared of fraud charges by South Korea's Supreme Court, ending a lengthy legal battle over a 2015 merger that was crucial for his succession, amidst broader scrutiny of corporate governance in South Korea.
Samsung Electronics' billionaire boss, Lee Jae-yong, has been acquitted by a Seoul court of charges related to stock manipulation and accounting fraud in connection to a 2015 merger of two Samsung affiliates. The ruling comes as a surprise and a relief to Lee, who has faced legal problems for years. The court found insufficient evidence of wrongdoing and stated that the merger had a reasonable purpose. This decision has sparked shock among experts and uncertainty about potential appeals. Lee, also known as Jay Y. Lee, had previously faced corruption charges and served time in prison. The acquittal comes at a time when Samsung is grappling with a sales slump and profit decline.
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong has been acquitted of financial crimes related to a 2015 merger between Samsung affiliates, tightening his control over the company. The court's ruling has sparked criticism from activists and politicians, who question the decision in light of Lee's previous bribery conviction. Prosecutors had sought a five-year jail term for Lee, who denied wrongdoing, and it remains unclear whether they will appeal. The acquittal comes amid ongoing challenges for Samsung, including a decline in operating profit and geopolitical turmoil impacting the world economy.
Lee Jae-yong, the chairman of Samsung Electronics, has been acquitted by a South Korean court on charges of stock price manipulation and accounting fraud, related to a merger that helped him secure control of the nation’s largest company. The court cited insufficient evidence to prove the prosecutors’ charges, and Mr. Lee, South Korea’s wealthiest individual, has denied any wrongdoing. The case has raised questions about the power of chaebol leaders and the legal system holding them to account in South Korea.
Samsung's Chairman Lee Jae-yong is set to embark on a business trip to the USA to meet with influential tech leaders, including Apple's Tim Cook, Google's Sundar Pichai, and Microsoft's Satya Nadella. Lee aims to reinforce Samsung's partner network and discuss future business opportunities, including a possible collaboration with Amazon on self-driving cars. Samsung is reportedly considering using Microsoft Bing as the default search engine on Galaxy devices, which could mean a significant loss for Google.