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(서울=뉴스1) = 삼성은 지난 9월 30일(현지시간) 영국 런던 영국박물관에서 이건희 컬렉션 순회전 '한국: 2000년 창의의 여정(Korea: 2,000 years of Creativity)' 개막을 기념하는 갈라 디너를 개최했다고 1일 밝혔다.영국 왕실의 앤 공주, 앤 공주의 남편 티머시 로런스 경이 순회전을 둘러보고 있다. (삼성전자 제공. 재판매 및 DB 금지) 2026.10.1/뉴스1

Samsung brings chip titans to the table at Korean art gala in London

The opening of the “Korea: 2,000 Years of Creativity” exhibition features the collection of the late Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee.

2026.10.1

백남종 서울대병원장이 7일 오후 서울대학교병원에서 중앙일보와 인터뷰를 하고 있다. 장진영 기자 / 20260807

SNU Hospital chief targets faster diagnoses, new rare childhood disease treatments with donation's help

Money from the family of late Samsung founder Lee Kun-hee is fueling an initiative to diagnose critically ill children within days and develop treatments for childhood cancer and rare diseases.

2026.8.27

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Late Samsung chair's foundation eases financial burden for patients with rare bone growth disorder

Seoul National University Hospital's clinical study on femoral lengthening surgery helped a teenage patient grow from 137 centimeters (4 feet, 6 inches) to 147 centimeters tall.

2026.8.4

Profs. Lee Joo-ho, left, and Lee Jung pose for a photo at Seoul National University Hospital in Jongno District, central Seoul, during an interview with the JoongAng Ilbo on April 21. [JANG JIN-YOUNG]

Samsung foundation-sponsored research helps children with brain tumors lead longer, better lives

A brain tumor no longer marks the boundary between life and death. The question now is how to ensure child survivors can live fulfilling lives.

2026.5.3

Kim Ji-yun, a professor of pediatrics at Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital, speaks during an interview with the JoongAng Ilbo at the hospital in Daegu on Feb. 19. [SONG BONG-GEUN]

Late Samsung chairman's donation to aid in regional blood cancer research, treatment

For years, families of children with blood cancers have traveled to Seoul in search of advanced testing and treatment. A 300 billion won ($210 million) donation from the family of late Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee aims to change that.

2026.2.26

A Samsung television user looks at the ″Inwangjesaekdo″ (1751) painting through the screen. 'Inwangjesaekdo,' which translates to 'Scene of Mount Inwang After Rain.' Samsung Electronics said on Dec. 18 that it has made 20 works from the late Chairman Lee Kun-hee's donated art collection — currently on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art in Washington — available for free on the Samsung Art Store. [SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS]

Iconic Korean artworks from Lee Kun-hee's collection now available for free for Samsung TVs

Samsung Electronics said on Thursday that it has made 20 works from the late former Chairman Lee Kun-hee's collection available for free on its TV-based art subscription service Samsung Art Store.

2025.12.18

The pediatric precision oncology symposium, hosted by the Lee Kun-hee Childhood Cancer & Rare Disease Project, takes place at the Seoul National University College of Medicine in central Seoul on Dec. 5. [SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE]

Samsung family-funded pediatric cancer research program makes great strides in diagnosis

The parents of a 15-month-old girl who spent months without a diagnosis finally learned their daughter had a rare subtype of leukemia after joining a national pediatric cancer project funded by the family of the late Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee.

2025.12.10

Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong is seen attending a memorial ceremony to mark the fifth anniversary of the passing of former Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee at the Samsung family’s burial site in Imok-dong, Suwon, Gyeonggi on Oct. 24. [YONHAP]

Samsung marks fifth anniversary of late Chairman Lee Kun-hee's passing

A memorial ceremony took place on Friday to mark the fifth anniversary of the passing of former Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee, which falls on Saturday, honoring the man credited with transforming Samsung into a global powerhouse.

2025.10.24

A private residence in Itaewon-dong, Yongsan District, central Seoul, once owned by the late Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Kun-hee, is seen on July 8. [YONHAP]

Former home of late Samsung chief sold to Tehwa Holdings CEO, child for $16.5M

A private residence in Itaewon-dong, Yongsan District, central Seoul, once owned by the late Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Kun-hee, has been sold for 22.8 billion won ($16.5 million) to Nayeon Kang-Chenot, CEO of Tehwa Holdings, and her child.

2025.9.17

The eighth workshop on rare disease diagnosis and genomic research supported by the Lee Kun-hee Child Cancer & Rare Disease Project is held on June 5 at Lee Kun-hee Hall in the Seoul National University Cancer Research Institute. [SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL]

Research initiative funded by Samsung family donation aims to transform approach to rare diseases in Korea

Some 80 scientists, clinicians and students gathered at Lee Kun-hee Hall in the Seoul National University Cancer Research Institute last week to share updates and plans on genomic and functional research for rare diseases.

2025.6.10