Samsung chairman Lee Kun-hee’s $21 billion wealth could attract record-high inheritance taxes

Samsung chairman Lee Kun-hee passed away yesterday at the age of 78, leaving behind KRW 23 trillion (around $21 billion) in wealth. Lee Kun-hee is survived by his wife Hong Ra-hee, his only son Lee Jae-yong, and two daughters: Lee Boo-jin and Lee Seo-hyun. He was the richest person in South Korea, and his personal wealth would now be distributed among his family. As per South Korean laws, the family members would have to pay record-high inheritance...

Samsung chairman Lee Kun-hee, who made it a global icon, dies

Samsung today announced that its chairman Lee Kun-hee passed away at the age of 78. He was instrumental in making the company the global icon that it is today. Lee Kun-hee had a vision for Samsung that was executed brilliantly over two decades to elevate the company to the status that it enjoys today. The company confirmed in a statement that he passed away on October 25 with family, including Samsung vice chairman Lee Jae-yong, at his side. A cause...

The Galaxy Z Fold 2’s foldable screen is so, so good for typing

Recently, I received the Galaxy Z Fold 2 from Samsung India for a few days of testing. I never used the Galaxy Fold, so this is the first time I’m using Samsung’s top-of-the-line foldable. Since I haven’t had it for long, I haven’t really formed a proper opinion on it. However, right from day one, there’s one thing that I love about the Z Fold 2, and that’s typing on the main screen. Writing with a keyboard is my bread and butter, and thanks to all...