President Moon Deeply Mourns the Passing of Lee Kun-hee, Symbol of South Korea's Business Community

Condolence Message to Chairman Lee Kun-hee's Family Through Presidential Chief of Staff Noh Young-min

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] President Moon Jae-in expressed his deep condolences on the passing of the late Lee Kun-hee, Chairman of Samsung, symbolizing the Korean business community. President Moon's message was delivered to Chairman Lee's family through Presidential Chief of Staff Noh Young-min, who visited to offer condolences on the 25th.

President Moon said, "I deeply mourn the passing of the late Lee Kun-hee, a symbol of the Korean business community, and extend my sincere condolences to the bereaved family."

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President Moon evaluated, "The late Lee Kun-hee, with his challenging and innovative leadership, grew the semiconductor industry into a representative industry of Korea, led Samsung to dominate the global smartphone market, and developed it into a global company, playing a pivotal role as a driving force of Korea's economic growth."

President Moon added, "The leadership he demonstrated will serve as a great example and encouragement to our companies facing economic difficulties due to COVID-19, helping them overcome the crisis and challenge the future. Once again, I pray for the repose of the deceased."

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Meanwhile, after paying respects to Chairman Lee Kun-hee, Chief of Staff Noh responded to reporters' questions by saying, "I conveyed President Moon's intentions to the chief mourner."