POSCO Chairman Choi Jeong-woo: "Lee Kun-hee Led the Renaissance of Korean Manufacturing"

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Yoon-joo] Choi Jung-woo, chairman of POSCO, met with reporters on the 27th at the funeral hall for Lee Kun-hee, chairman of Samsung Group, set up at Samsung Seoul Hospital in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, and expressed his condolences, saying, "I believe the late chairman led a renaissance in our country's manufacturing industry through his outstanding creativity and innovation."

Chairman Choi said, "Chairman Lee Kun-hee gave many teachings to today's business leaders," and added, "His spirit must be passed down continuously."

When asked about his connection with Chairman Lee Kun-hee, he said, "I have seen him continuously during my corporate career, but there was no special meeting."