Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun: "Chairman Lee Kun-hee Created Substantial National Wealth"

Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun visiting the funeral hall of Chairman Lee Kun-hee on the 26th. Photo by Lee Ki-min

[Asia Economy Reporter Dongwoo Lee] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun visited the funeral hall of Chairman Lee Kun-hee on the 26th and said, "He was a truly remarkable figure as a second-generation business leader."

On the afternoon of the same day, Prime Minister Chung visited the funeral hall at Samsung Medical Center in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, where Chairman Lee's wake was held, and said, "I believe he can be rightfully called the second founder of Samsung, a global top-tier company."

He added, "He elevated the status of South Korea's economy through semiconductors and various other products, and contributed significantly to creating national wealth and many jobs." He continued, "I express my condolences on his passing and hold a grateful heart for his achievements."

Prime Minister Chung said, "Chairman Lee had decisiveness and drive, which led to the creation of today's global top-tier company, Samsung," and added, "That is why the semiconductor myth was possible. I firmly believe that."

When asked by reporters about his conversation with the bereaved family inside, he said, "Chairman Lee served as the president of the Disabled Sports Association. At that time, I was the president of the Disabled Shooting Federation," and added, "I met him then. Although we had no private contact, we had official interactions."

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