Jay Y. Lee Bows His Head: "I Will Face the Harsh Storm"...Apologizes for Samsung Labor-Management Conflict

Chairman Jay Y. Lee Issues Statement
"Apologizes to Customers and the Public for Causing Concern"
"Let’s Do Our Best to Make Everyone Proud to Be Part of Samsung"

Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee directly expressed his apology regarding the ongoing labor-management conflict over performance bonuses, stating, "I will face the harsh storm myself and take full responsibility for everything."

Yonhap News Agency

On the afternoon of the 16th, at the Seoul Gimpo Business Aviation Center (SGBAC), Chairman Lee met with reporters upon his return from a business trip to Japan and said, "Now is the time for us to come together wisely and move in the same direction," expressing his position.

Reading from a prepared statement upon his arrival, he said, "I sincerely apologize to all our customers worldwide for causing anxiety and concern due to our internal company issues." He added, "To the people of Korea who have always supported, loved, and even criticized Samsung, I bow my head in apology."

Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee, returning from a business trip to Japan, is reading a statement on the 16th at the Seoul Gimpo Business Aviation Center (SGBAC). Yonhap News.

He continued, "To all union members and Samsung family members, we are one body and one family," urging, "Let us do our best so that we can all be proud to be part of Samsung."

He went on to say, "I would like to thank the government and all those involved who are working hard to help us resolve this issue," and added, "Once again, I bow my head and apologize to our customers and the people of Korea for causing concern."

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