ตระกูล Samsung สินทรัพย์พุ่งทะลุ 4.5 หมื่นล้านดอลลาร์ในปีเดียว อานิสงส์ AI | THE STANDARD WEALTH

Samsung's assets surged to over $45 billion, driven by the AI trend. Following the passing of Samsung's founding family leader in 2020, the family faced a crisis due to enormous inheritance tax and legal issues, including the imprisonment of J.Y. Lee for bribery. Analysts worried the high inheritance tax, among the world's highest, could shake the family's control. However, over five years, the situation dramatically improved due to the semiconductor business's surge, fueled by AI. The Lee family's wealth increased significantly, moving them from the tenth to the third richest family in Asia. J.Y. Lee is set to pay the final installment of the inheritance tax this month, marking a successful end to a five-year tax burden. Samsung Group, Korea's largest "chaebol," significantly impacts the economy. Despite government efforts to increase transparency in chaebols, critics believe deep-seated reforms are lacking. Samsung lags in value-added plans for shareholders, but high share prices keep shareholders satisfied, reducing motivation for corporate governance improvements. Samsung's influence continues to grow, with its seven main companies projected to account for 19.3% of South Korea's GDP by 2025. Samsung Electronic shares surged 126% in the past year, their best performance in over 20 years, driven by increasing demand for AI memory chips. This allows the Lee family to avoid selling more shares to pay inheritance tax. J.Y. Lee's personal wealth increased to $26.9 billion, making him South Korea's richest person again. The