Samsung chief Lee cleared of charges in 2015 merger case
Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee was found not guilty of accounting fraud and stock manipulation by a Seoul court.
Mon Feb 05 2024
South Koreans hope to keep late Samsung chief's $1.8 billion art collection
The family's law firm, Kim & Chang, has engaged three art groups to appraise the collection, which includes Korean treasures.
Sat Mar 13 2021
Samsung chief Lee arrested in corruption investigation
Samsung Group chief Jay Y. Lee was arrested early on Friday over his alleged role in a corruption scandal that led parliament to impeach South Korean President Park Geun-hye.
Fri Feb 17 2017
Samsung chief questioned behind closed doors in arrest warrant hearing
Dozens of protesters surrounded by riot police met Lee, 48, who was wearing a dark coat and navy tie as he arrived at the Seoul Central District Court to attend the hearing.
Thu Feb 16 2017
Samsung chief staves off arrest, but prosecutor keeps chasing
A South Korean court on Thursday dismissed an arrest warrant against the head of Samsung Group, amid a graft scandal that has led to the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye.
Thu Jan 19 2017
Samsung chief questioned behind closed doors in arrest warrant hearing
A South Korean judge questioned Samsung Group leader Jay Y. Lee behind closed doors on Wednesday to decide whether he should be arrested over his alleged role in a corruption scandal.
Wed Jan 18 2017
South Korea prosecutors accuse Samsung chief of bribery, seek arrest
Samsung Group chief Jay Y. Lee was questioned for 22 straight hours last week as investigators probed a corruption scandal that resulted in parliament impeaching Park last month.
Mon Jan 16 2017