Court Convicts Samsung’s Chief Over Corruption Charges

In its verdict, the Seoul Central District Court said. The multi-billionaire Lee was immediately taken into custody after the court’s verdict. In response to the verdict, Lee’s lawyer, Lee In-jae, told reporters. The case probed millions of dollars which Samsung group paid to Park’s secret confidante. Choi Soon-sil, allegedly paid for government favors including assuring a smooth transition for Lee to succeed his dying father. The scandal put a light on dubious connections among big enterprises and politics in South Korea, with the removed president and her friend alleged of taking bribes from corporate in exchange for preferential treatment. Check out? Samsung Sets New Standard for Flagship Mobile Processors with Exynos 2100