President Moon's Floral Tribute in the Name of Chairman Lee Kun-hee at Samsung's Funeral... Chief Secretary Noh Young-min and Economic Chief Lee Ho-seung Scheduled to Pay Respects

The view of Cheongwadae from Namsan, Seoul on the 11th. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

The view of Cheongwadae from Namsan, Seoul on the 11th. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jung-min] The Blue House announced that President Moon Jae-in plans to personally deliver his message regarding the passing of the late Lee Kun-hee, Chairman of Samsung Group, to the bereaved family.


Blue House spokesperson Kang Min-seok stated on the 25th, "President Moon Jae-in plans to send a wreath to the late Chairman Lee Kun-hee's funeral site."


Spokesperson Kang added, "At the Blue House, Chief Secretary Noh Young-min and Senior Secretary for Economic Affairs Lee Ho-seung plan to pay their respects as soon as the funeral site is prepared," and said, "President Moon Jae-in's message regarding Chairman Lee Kun-hee's passing will be delivered directly to the bereaved family."



Meanwhile, Chairman Lee Kun-hee passed away on the 25th at Seoul Samsung Hospital in Irwon-dong, Seoul, at the age of 78. This is six years after he collapsed at his home in Itaewon-dong, Seoul, in May 2014 due to acute myocardial infarction.


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