South Korea’s Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal Ruling on Samsung Chairman
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 17 2025
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Source: WSJ
Supreme Court Ruling: South Korea’s Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong, clearing him of criminal charges related to a company merger from 2015.
Legal Case Conclusion: The ruling finalized previous not-guilty verdicts on multiple charges, including accounting fraud and stock manipulation, ending a lengthy legal battle for the tech giant.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
