[Chairman Lee Kun-hee Passes Away] Samsung Hospital Scene Preparing the Funeral Hall 'Busy'

Passed away at the age of 78 on the 25th
Condolences from executives starting the 26th

Chairman Lee Kun-hee of Samsung Electronics passed away on the morning of the 25th. The funeral hall set up at Samsung Medical Center in Irwon-dong, Seoul, is bustling with reporters and Samsung officials. Photo by Lee Ki-min

[Asia Economy reporters Dongwoo Lee and Gimin Lee] Lee Kun-hee, Chairman of Samsung Electronics, passed away on the morning of the 25th. At Samsung Medical Center in Irwon-dong, Seoul, Samsung officials are busy preparing for the funeral.

Samsung plans to set up the funeral hall in rooms 17, 18, and 19 on the second basement floor of the funeral hall. A Samsung official stated, "The funeral hall is expected to be confirmed around noon," and added, "Discussions are ongoing to prepare the funeral hall."

The entrance to the basement of the funeral hall is currently restricted due to COVID-19 precautions, and about 50 reporters and Samsung officials who arrived early are bustling around.

It is under discussion whether condolences will begin this afternoon, and it is known that external condolences will start at 10 a.m. on the 26th, beginning with Samsung executives.

Samsung announced that the funeral will be held simply as a family funeral, politely declining flowers and condolences, and plans to form a funeral committee to handle overall funeral matters.

Accordingly, family members, relatives, some Samsung Group executives, and acquaintances are expected to pay their respects.

Chairman Lee passed away at 3:59 a.m. on this day at the age of 78. The funeral will be held as a family funeral for four days, with the departure ceremony on the 28th.

The entrance leading to the basement of the funeral hall is currently restricted, while reporters and Samsung officials are bustling around. Photo by Lee Gi-min

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