Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong, who was twice jailed for bribing the president, will be pardoned next week, a move that’s widely popular in South Korea. The move comes as the technology and industrial conglomerate’s role is increasingly important in propping up the Korean economy. After the pardon, Mr. Lee will be able to take a more active role in running the sprawling company....
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