Democratic Party lawmaker Park Yong-jin is holding a press conference related to Samsung Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong at the National Assembly on the 15th. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

Democratic Party lawmaker Park Yong-jin is holding a press conference related to Samsung Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong at the National Assembly on the 15th. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

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[Asia Economy Reporter Dongwoo Lee] On the 26th, Park Yong-jin, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, visited the funeral hall of Chairman Lee Kun-hee of Samsung to offer condolences to the bereaved family, including Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong of Samsung Electronics.


After paying his respects at the funeral hall set up at Samsung Seoul Hospital in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Park said, "I came to pray for the deceased's soul and to offer condolences to the bereaved family."


He added, "I also want to support the company Samsung, and today I met the bereaved family to offer my words of comfort."



When asked by reporters what was discussed inside, Park explained, "I was worried about whether to come or not, fearing it might cause discomfort," and said, "After telling them, they were very thankful for my visit and said it was a great comfort to the bereaved family."


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