한국 재계를 이끈 이건희 삼성 회장 별세…향년 78세<br /><br />Our top story this afternoon, Samsung Group's Chairman Lee Kun-hee died at the age of 78 on Sunday, after spending 6 years in hospital since he suffered a heart attack in 2014.<br />A four-day funeral is being held at the Samsung Medical Center in Seoul.<br />For more on this, we connect live to our Bae Eun-ji who is at the scene.<br />Eun-ji, tell us about the situation there.<br />Mark, I'm standing in front of the Samsung Medical Center in Seoul, where Samsung Group's Chairman Lee Kun-hee died on Sunday morning.<br />The hospital’s funeral hall is currently packed with reporters,... as politicians and the former and current presidents of Samsung's affiliates have come to pay their respects.<br />As well as Samsung executives,... Jung Ui-sun, the chairman of Hyundai Motor Group also visited the funeral hall just an hour ago.<br />Several politicians including Democratic Party leader Lee Nak-yeon have expressed their condolences as well.<br />President Moon Jae-in sent a floral tribute and a message of condolence to Lee's family... saying that the late chairman's innovative leadership has inspired South Korean corporations today as they work hard to overcome the hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic.<br />Lee's death was also mourned by the International Olympics Committee... as he had been an IOC member for more than a decade.<br />The IOC said Lee had made a great contribution to the Olympic Movement and the success of the Olympic Games.<br />Eun-ji, Samsung has reportedly said it will be a small funeral.<br />Can you give us more details about how the funeral is being held?<br />Sure Mark, Lee's body was placed in a coffin this morning at 9 AM.<br />Samsung said the funeral is being held privately... following the wishes of Lee and his family.<br />The funeral is expected to be four days long, ending with Lee's burial on Wednesday.<br />As the number of visitors will be limited to fewer than 50 people as a precaution amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Samsung Group has set up an online memorial hall via the company’s internal system... for the employees of Samsung.<br />That's all I have at this hour. Back to you Mark.<br />
