Uncertainties are weighing on Korea s top conglomerates - Samsung, SK and LG - as their owners have all become entangled in legal problems, which industry officials and experts say could hamper the future plans and major decisions of the respective groups, citing the U.S.-China power tussle, Russia-Ukraine war and pandemic-driven supply chain issues.
LG Welfare Foundation awarded the LG Humanitarian Award to three individuals who helped people in need, Tuesday. One of the recipients is Lee Yae-bun, 54, who obtained her beautician qualification in 1995 at age 26. Encouraged by her elder brother, a pastor, she began providing beauty services at a children s welfare facility in Ilsan, Gyeonggi Province. She provided her services to less fortunate neighbors for 28 years.
Koo Kwang-mo, chairman of LG Group, Korea s fourth-largest conglomerate, has been embroiled in an inheritance dispute over the ownership of late Chairman Koo Bon-moo s shares.Industry experts said Monday that the dispute erupted even though LG has traditionally handed over power to the chairman s eldest son.
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