Co-CEO of Samsung passes away

Samsung’s Co-CEO Han Jong-Hee, aged 63, passed away due to a heart attack. The Co-CEO of Samsung Electronics, Han Jong-Hee, reportedly passed away due to a heart attack. In a statement by Samsung Electronics, it was announced that the 63-year-old Han, who was leading the consumer electronics and mobile devices division of the company, had passed away due to a heart attack. The statement expressed that Han had contributed to the company’s growth in a “challenging work environment,” and conveyed deepest condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time. Han, who had been working for Samsung for 37 years, had been serving as Vice President and Co-CEO of the company since 2022. Last week, Han apologized to investors for the performance of Samsung shares and warned that this year could be challenging due to uncertainties in the policies of major economies.