He also apologised for the behaviour of executives caught sabotaging labour union activities, and vowed to guarantee labour rights at the tech giant. Some of Samsung Group's former and current executives have been investigated or convicted in other cases. "I give my word here today that from now on, there will be no more controversy regarding succession," Lee said. Samsung Group has 59 affiliates with interests including technology, insurance, shipbuilding, hotels, theme parks and fashion. Its flagship company, Samsung Electronics, is the world's biggest smartphone maker and memory chip vendor.

Source: bd News24 May 06, 2020 08:15 UTC