Disgraced Samsung boss released early from South Korean prison
by Rupert Neate from Technology | The Guardian on (#5N9RY)
Billionaire vice-chair was serving 30-month sentence for bribing country's former president
The billionaire boss of South Korea's Samsung empire has been released from prison after serving 18 months of a 30-month sentence for bribing the former president of South Korea Park Geun-hye.
Lee Jae-yong, Samsung's vice-chair and de facto leader, apologised to the country for his actions upon his release from Seoul detention centre. I've caused much concern for the people. I deeply apologise," Lee, 53, told reporters on Friday. I am listening to the concerns, criticisms, worries and high expectations for me. I will work hard."
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