[Market Focus] Samsung C&T Surges on News of Share Donation by Hong Ra-hee, Hits Record High

Samsung C&T is experiencing a strong performance following news of a share donation by Hong Ra-hee, Honorary Director of the Leeum Samsung Museum of Art. The stock hit a new 52-week high during intraday trading.

As of 9:20 a.m. on December 3, 2025, Samsung C&T was trading at 211,000 won on the Korea Exchange, up 16,500 won (7.35%) from the previous day. During the session, the price climbed as high as 242,000 won, setting a new 52-week high.

The previous day, Samsung C&T announced that Honorary Director Hong would donate all of her Samsung C&T shares (1,808,577 shares, representing a 1.06% stake) to her eldest son, Chairman Lee Jae-yong. The scheduled date for the donation is January 2 of next year.

As a result, Chairman Lee’s stake will increase from 19.76% to 20.82%. Samsung C&T sits at the top of the Samsung Group’s governance structure, with Chairman Lee as its largest shareholder. Samsung C&T holds influence over Samsung Life Insurance, which in turn holds sway over Samsung Electronics. Industry analysts note that while Chairman Lee was already the largest shareholder and a 1% stake may not significantly impact management rights, this donation further strengthens his control over the group.

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