When was Lee Kun-hee born?

Lee Kun-hee was born on 9 January 1942 in Uiryeong County.

What positions has Lee Kun-hee held?

Positions held by Lee Kun-hee include: Chairman of Samsung Group (2010–2020); Chairman of Samsung Group (1987–2008).

Where did Lee Kun-hee study?

Lee Kun-hee was educated at Waseda University, George Washington University, Seoul National University High School.

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Lee Kun-hee

4th and 6th Chairman of the Samsung Group (1942–2020)

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Lee Kun-hee was a South Korean businessman who served as the chair of Samsung from 1987 to 2008 and from 2010 to his death in 2020. He is also credited with the transformation of Samsung to one of the world's largest business entities that engages in semiconductors, smartphones, electronics, shipbuilding, construction, and other businesses. Since Lee became the chair of Samsung, the company became the world's largest manufacturer of smartphones, memory chips, and appliances. He was the third son of Samsung founder Lee Byung-chul. With an estimated net worth of US$21 billion at the time of his death, he was the richest person in South Korea, a position that he had held since 2007.

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Born: 9 January 1942 wd
Place of birth: Uiryeong County wd
Died: 25 October 2020 wd
Place of death: Samsung Seoul Hospital wd
Citizenship: South Korea wd
Occupation: entrepreneur, businessperson, industrialist, sports official wd
Education: Waseda University, George Washington University, Seoul National University High School wd
Spouse: Hong Ra-hee wd

Positions held wd

Chairman of Samsung Group (24 March 2010 – 25 October 2020)
Chairman of Samsung Group (24 December 1987 – 21 April 2008)

Awards wd

Silver Olympic Order (1990)
Legion of Honour

Questions

When was Lee Kun-hee born?: Lee Kun-hee was born on 9 January 1942 in Uiryeong County.
What positions has Lee Kun-hee held?: Positions held by Lee Kun-hee include: Chairman of Samsung Group (2010–2020); Chairman of Samsung Group (1987–2008).
Where did Lee Kun-hee study?: Lee Kun-hee was educated at Waseda University, George Washington University, Seoul National University High School.

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