Samsung Electronics vice chairman Jay Y Lee released from prison on parole

Aug 13, 2021
Samsung Electronics vice chairman Jay Y Lee released from prison on parole
UIWANG/SOUTH KOREA: Samsung Electronics vice chairman Jay Y Lee, convicted of bribery and embezzlement, was launched on parole on Friday.
Lee appeared exterior the Seoul Detention Middle, sporting a darkish grey swimsuit and looking out thinner than when he was final detained in January.
“I’ve triggered a lot concern for the individuals. I deeply apologise,” Lee advised reporters. “I’m listening to the issues, criticisms, worries and excessive expectations for me. I’ll work arduous.”
In a symbolic transfer, Samsung Electronics on Thursday made good on a promise by Lee by asserting it had signed its first agreements with 4 firm labour unions that cowl the provisions of workplaces and assurances that union actions shall be allowed.
Lee vowed in Could 2020 to enhance labour rights on the tech large. A raft of Samsung workers has been discovered responsible of sabotaging labour union actions.