Samsung Co-CEO Han Jong-Hee Dies at 63, Leaving Leadership Void

Han Jong-Hee, a 37-year veteran credited with Samsung's TV dominance, passed away from cardiac arrest, with Jun Young-hyun now serving as sole CEO.

Han Jong-Hee, co-CEO of Samsung Electronics, passed away on March 25, 2025, at the age of 63 due to cardiac arrest while being treated in a hospital.
Han played a pivotal role in Samsung's rise as the global leader in the TV market and oversaw the consumer electronics and mobile devices division.
Jun Young-hyun, who was recently appointed co-CEO, will now lead Samsung as the sole CEO, with no immediate successor announced for Han's role.
Han's death comes at a challenging time for Samsung, which is grappling with declining stock performance and increased competition in the AI semiconductor market.
At a shareholder meeting last week, Han apologized for Samsung's poor stock performance and outlined the company's struggles to adapt to the rapidly evolving AI market.