Mar 9, 2017

Samsung chief Lee Jae-Yong on trial for bribery

Mr Lee is accused of giving donations to non-profit foundations operated by Choi Soon-sil, a friend of Ms Park, in exchange for government favours. Mr Lee, the Samsung group and four other Samsung executives who are also on trial all deny wrongdoing. Mr Lee did not appear in person on the opening day of the trial in the capital, Seoul,. Mr Lee, also known as Jay Y Lee, is currently vice-chairman of Samsung Electronics. Since his father, Lee Kun-hee, suffered a heart attack in 2014, he is considered de facto boss of the entire Samsung Group conglomerate.

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