SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) — Samsung Electronics Co. Vice Chairman Han Jong-hee has died of a heart attack, industry sources said Tuesday. He was 63.
Han suffered a heart attack Saturday and died while receiving treatment at a hospital, according to the sources.
Born in 1962, Han was widely regarded as a TV industry expert. Under his leadership, Samsung Electronics maintained its position as the world’s No. 1 TV brand for 19 consecutive years.
Han joined Samsung Electronics in 1988 as part of the TV development team and played a pivotal role in advancing the company’s display technology.
He was promoted to vice chairman in 2021 and has since led the Device Experience (DX) division, overseeing Samsung’s TV, home appliances and smartphone businesses.
Samsung Electronics Co. Vice Chairman speaks during a general shareholders meeting in Suwon, south of Seoul, on March 19, 2025. (Yonhap)
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