Samsung's Vice Chairman Han Jong-hee Passes Away at 63 Due to Heart Attack
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Synopsis
Samsung Electronics' Vice Chairman Han Jong-hee has passed away at 63 due to a heart attack. He was a significant figure in the TV industry, leading Samsung to be the top TV brand for 19 years. His passing marks a profound loss for the company and the industry.
Key Takeaways
- Han Jong-hee, Vice Chairman of Samsung Electronics, died at 63.
- He was a key figure in the television industry.
- Samsung held the top TV brand position for 19 years under his leadership.
- He was known for his strong work ethic.
- Active in business until shortly before his passing.
Seoul, March 25 (NationPress) - Han Jong-hee, the Vice Chairman of Samsung Electronics, has tragically passed away at the age of 63 from a heart attack, as reported by industry insiders on Tuesday. Han experienced a heart attack over the weekend and succumbed while undergoing treatment at a hospital, according to reports from the Yonhap news agency.
Born in 1962, Han was recognized as a leading expert in the television sector. During his tenure, Samsung Electronics successfully held the title of the world's top TV brand for an impressive 19 consecutive years.
Known as “Mr. Rhinoceros” within the organization, he was celebrated for his remarkable work ethic and unwavering drive to tackle challenges.
He began his career with Samsung Electronics in 1988 as a member of the TV development team and significantly contributed to the growth of the company’s display technology.
In 2021, he ascended to the role of vice chairman and has been at the helm of the Device Experience (DX) division, overseeing Samsung's television, home appliance, and smartphone sectors.
Up until last week, Han was actively involved in international business initiatives.
Just last Wednesday, he attended the company’s general shareholders meeting, where he pledged to reclaim technological dominance and identify new growth opportunities to adapt to the swiftly evolving landscape influenced by artificial intelligence.
After the meeting, he traveled to Shanghai, China, to participate in the Appliance & Electronics World Expo (AWE) 2025, where he evaluated the local consumer electronics market and its emerging trends.
In related news, Samsung’s Chairman Lee Jae-yong visited the headquarters of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD Co. on Monday, aiming to bolster Samsung's footprint in the automotive electronics sector, as noted by industry sources.
Lee's visit to BYD's headquarters in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, followed his attendance at the annual China Development Forum in Beijing, which wrapped up on Sunday.
While the specifics of his meetings were not disclosed, it was anticipated that Lee would engage with key figures, including BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu, to explore potential business collaborations in vehicle electronics systems.
This marks Lee's second visit to BYD's headquarters, the first being in 2018, when he met with the BYD chairman.
