Co-CEO of Samsung passes away

The Co-CEO of Samsung, Han Jong-Hee, has passed away at the age of 63 due to a heart attack. Samsung Electronics announced that Han Jong-Hee, the Co-Chief Executive Officer (Co-CEO), passed away due to a heart attack. The statement from Samsung Electronics revealed that the 63-year-old Han, who headed the consumer electronics and mobile devices division, had died from a heart attack. The statement expressed that Han had contributed to the company’s growth in a “challenging work environment,” and offered their deepest condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time. Han, who had been working for Samsung for 37 years, had been serving as vice president and Co-Chief Executive Officer since 2022. Last week, Han apologized to investors for the performance of Samsung’s shares and warned of potential challenges this year due to uncertainties in major economies’ policies.