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Samsung Electronics Co-CEO Han Jong-Hee Dies at 63 After Heart Attack

Han Jong-Hee, Samsung's co-CEO who transformed its TV business, has died at age 63 from a heart attack; Jun Young Hyun will succeed him as sole CEO.

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  1. Han Jong-Hee, who elevated Samsung's television business, dies

    Samsung, one of the world’s largest technology companies, has dual strengths in components and finished consumer products.

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  2. Samsung Co-CEO Dies of Heart Attack at 63

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  3. Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong-hee, 63, passes away due to heart attack

    The company in a statement credited Han with helping Samsung become a global leader in TV business and for contributing to the company's growth as an executive during a challenging business environment.

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    The South Korean firm has suffered from weak earnings and sagging share prices in recent quarters after falling behind rivals in advanced memory chips and contract chip manufacturing, which have enjoyed strong demand from AI projects.

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Updated: Mar 25th, 2025, 8:21 AM ET

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Han Jong-Hee, co-CEO of Samsung Electronics, died at age 63 after a heart attack. Known for elevating Samsung's TV business to global leadership, he joined the company in 1988 and became co-CEO in 2022. Jun Young Hyun, the current semiconductor chief executive, will now assume Han's responsibilities as sole CEO. Samsung has been navigating challenges in its semiconductor sector while maintaining a strong position in the consumer electronics market. The company has expressed deep condolences following Han's passing.

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  • Han Jong-hee, co-CEO of Samsung Electronics, died from cardiac arrest at the age of 63, after a lengthy career contributing to the company's status as a global leader in the TV business.

  • Samsung Electronics has been facing difficulties in recent years, including underperforming stock prices and lagging behind competitors in the semiconductor industry, particularly in the AI sector.

  • Jun Young Hyun, the semiconductor chief executive, will now take over Han's duties as the company's sole CEO, which raises questions about the future direction of Samsung.

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