Samsung Co-CEO Han Jong-hee Passes Away Due to Cardiac Arrest

South Korean tech company Samsung confirmed that its co-chief executive officer, Han Jong-hee, died from cardiac arrest — he was 63. According to the source, Han died from cardiac arrest while he was given treatment at a hospital.

Han’s appointment as Vice Chairman and CEO of Samsung Electronics in 2022 marked a significant shift in the company’s leadership. Regarding the successor, the company has not been decided yet.