Person: Lee Jae-yong

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Chairman of Samsung in surprise resignation hours after posting record profits

The chairman of Samsung Electronics' board of directors and one of the company's three chief executive officers says he will resign next year.

business

Samsung heir gets five years for bribery and embezzlement

world

Samsung heir jailed for five years in South Korea for bribery and embezzlement

business

Samsung second-quarter profit surges to record high on memory chip boom

world

Thousands celebrate ousting of South Korean President Park Geun-hye

world

Timeline of events in downfall of South Korean preisdent Park Geun-Hye

Police arrest Samsung chief on corruption charges

The head of Samsung has been arrested for an alleged role in a corruption scandal.

Fri, 17 Feb, 2017

Samsung heir's arrest approved by South Korean court

A South Korean court has approved the arrest of a billionaire Samsung heir accused of bribery and other charges in connection with a massive corruption scandal.

Thu, 16 Feb, 2017

Prosecutors seek arrest of Samsung heir over South Korea political scandal

Prosecutors have requested the arrest of Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong as a bribery suspect in the influence-peddling scandal that led to the impeachment of South Korea's president.

Mon, 16 Jan, 2017

Samsung heir named as suspect in South Korean political scandal

South Korean authorities have said a Samsung heir will be questioned as a suspect in a bribery case in the massive influence-peddling scandal that led to the impeachment of the country's president.

Wed, 11 Jan, 2017

Large crowds to demonstate against embattled South Korean President on Christmas Eve

Large crowds of South Koreans were expected to march in the streets calling for the permanent removal of impeached President Park Geun-hye and extending the biggest protest movement in the country to Christmas Eve.

Sat, 24 Dec, 2016

Samsung's share price tumbles over Note 7 smartphone recall

Samsung's share price has tanked as it grapples with a vast product recall following reports its flagship Note 7 smartphone keeps bursting into flames.

Mon, 12 Sep, 2016

Samsung chief quits post

Embattled Samsung Group chairman Lee Kun-hee will step down from his post at the top of South Korea’s biggest conglomerate following his indictment on tax evasion charges.

Tue, 22 Apr, 2008

US sect claims to have implanted cloned embryo

SOUTH Korean prosecutors yesterday began investigating claims by an American sect it has successfully implanted a cloned human embryo in a woman.

Sat, 27 Jul, 2002