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Lee Jae-jong, the de facto leader of Samsung, received a presidential pardon in South Korea, allowing him to return to work fully. Despite his legal issues, including a pending trial for alleged accounting fraud, Samsung has thrived, reporting a 70% profit increase in the second quarter, driven by the chip market. The pardon is part of a broader tradition in South Korea of granting clemency to business leaders for economic reasons, coinciding with the Liberation Day anniversary, which marks the end of Japanese colonial rule.

What was the reason given for Lee Jae-jong's presidential pardon?

• To celebrate his birthday

• To reward his philanthropic efforts

• To acknowledge his innocence

• To allow him to contribute to the economic recovery

What legal issue is Lee Jae-jong still facing?

• Accounting fraud during a merger

• Money laundering

• Tax evasion

• Insider trading

How did Samsung perform financially despite Lee's legal troubles?

• It saw a 70% increase in profits

• It had a minor profit increase

• It broke even

• It faced a significant loss

What occasion was marked by the announcement of nearly 1,700 pardons?

• Korean Independence Day

• Liberation Day

• Samsung's anniversary

• Lee Jae-jong's birthday

What is a common reason for pardoning business leaders in South Korea?

• To reduce prison overcrowding

• To boost economic growth

• To improve international relations

• To promote corporate social responsibility