Samsung Co-CEO Han Jong-Hee Passes Away at 63

Han Jong-Hee, Samsung Co-CEO, Dies at Age 63

​Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong-Hee passed away at the age of 63 due to a heart attack. Han joined Samsung in 1988 and was instrumental in transforming its television division into the world’s leading TV manufacturer. In 2022, he was appointed co-vice chairman and CEO, overseeing the company’s consumer electronics and mobile devices businesses.

His unexpected death comes at a challenging time for Samsung, as the company faces competitive pressures and seeks to revamp its underperforming semiconductor division. Jun Young-hyun, recently appointed as co-CEO, will now assume sole leadership responsibilities.

Han’s leadership and vision significantly contributed to Samsung’s prominence in the global consumer electronics market. His passing is a profound loss for the company and the broader technology industry.

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