South Korea's Top Court Upholds Acquittal of Samsung's Lee Over Contentious 2015 Merger

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Thursday, 17 July 2025

South Korea's Top Court Upholds Acquittal of Samsung's Lee Over Contentious 2015 Merger


In a landmark decision, South Korea's Supreme Court has upheld the acquittal of Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong on financial criminal charges related to the 2015 merger between Samsung affiliates. This ruling marks the end of years of legal battles and sets a significant precedent for corporate governance and shareholder rights in the country.


The Seoul Central District Court first acquitted Lee in 2024, stating that prosecutors failed to provide sufficient evidence that the merger was conducted unlawfully with the intent to strengthen Lee's control over Samsung. The Seoul High Court later upheld this decision in February 2025, and the Supreme Court has now dismissed any remaining appeals, making the ruling final.


Samsung's legal team expressed gratitude for the Supreme Court's decision, calling it a

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