Chairman Lee Kun-hee's Passing... Governor Lee Cheol-woo: "Gyeongbuk Province Will Carry On the Spirit of Innovation"

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Dong-wook] Lee Cheol-woo, Governor of Gyeongbuk Province, issued a press release on the 25th expressing deep condolences for the passing of Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee.

Governor Lee recalled, "He was the top contributor, innovator, and thinker who led South Korea to become one of the world's top 10 economic powers," and pledged, "We will strive to carry on the spirit that created Samsung's success story through relentless innovation in Gyeongbuk Province."

Through his Facebook, he recalled his meeting with Uruguayan President Jos? Mujica in 2013, introducing that "President Mujica earnestly requested assistance to guide Uruguay's technology through the world's top company, Samsung."

He added, "When you see mobile phones made in Gumi, Gyeongbuk Province receiving high praise worldwide, especially carried by people in advanced countries, doesn't it make you proud?" and wrote, "I pray for the infinite development of the world-class company Samsung and for Chairman Lee Kun-hee's peaceful rest."

Governor Lee is scheduled to travel to Seoul on the evening of the 27th to pay his respects at Chairman Lee's funeral hall.

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