The following appears on nytimes.com
The chairman of Samsung Electronics, Lee Kun-hee, who helped transform the business into a technology giant, was in stable condition Sunday after suffering a heart attack, the company said.
Mr. Lee, 72, was recovering at Samsung Medical Center in Seoul, said the company, which declined to comment further on his condition. According to Reuters, he was admitted to a hospital Saturday night before being transferred to the medical center.
While he has not directly overseen many of Samsung’s products, including its popular smartphones, Mr. Lee is credited with shaping Samsung into one of the most profitable consumer electronics companies in the world. The company is now a leader in smartphones and flat-screen televisions, as well as semiconductors and washing machines.