South Koreans commemorate the late chairman of Samsung

South Koreans are mourning death of Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Kun-hee, who died on Sunday. He was 78. Lee transformed small television maker into a global giant of consumer electronics but his leership was also marred by corruption convictions.

He died with his family members by his side, including his only son and Samsung Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong, company said in a statement.

Samsung didn't anunce cause of his death, but Lee h been hospitalised since May 2014 after suffering a heart attack and younger Lee has been running company, South Korea's biggest. 

(Im Credits: AP)