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Samsung Electronics announced the death of its co-CEO Han Jong-Hee, who passed away at the age of 63 due to cardiac arrest. Han played a key role in overseeing the company’s consumer electronics and mobile devices division. He joined Samsung nearly 40 years ago and was pivotal in the TV business, eventually becoming vice-chair and CEO in 2022. Samsung has been facing challenges with weak earnings and competition in the semiconductor market. Han recently addressed shareholders about these issues, expressing regret over the company’s performance. His death leaves a leadership gap in one of the world’s largest tech companies.