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Samsung’s Lee Sends Gifts to Staff in Nine Middle Eastern Countries
Samsung chairman Lee Jae-yong sent gifts and thank-you messages to employees posted in the Middle East and their families.
The support covered 730 employees in nine countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iran and Iraq.
The region has grown more unsettled because of conflict and other security concerns.
Employees posted there received vouchers worth 3 million to 5 million won for use locally.
Family members living in South Korea received vouchers worth 2 million to 3 million won for traditional markets and local small businesses.
Lee said the company puts employees’ safety and health first as they work on projects including data centres, nuclear power plants and other business partnerships.
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong sent gifts to employees assigned to nine Middle Eastern countries and to their families.
The gifts went to 730 employees, according to Samsung.
Employees received vouchers worth 3 million to 5 million won, while families living in South Korea received Onnuri gift certificates worth 2 million to 3 million won.
Lee also sent a letter thanking employees for their dedication and saying their safety and health were the company’s top priority.
- Who
- Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong sent the gifts to Samsung-affiliated employees assigned to the Middle East and their families.
- What
- Employees received vouchers, and families received gift certificates. Lee also sent a letter of appreciation.
- When
- October 16, 2026.
- Where
- Nine Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iran and Iraq; gifts also went to families in South Korea.
- Why
- To encourage employees and families amid growing uncertainty in the region.
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Samsung sent gifts and letters to about 500 employees working in three Middle Eastern countries and their families.
Lee sent gifts and a letter to employees assigned to nine Middle Eastern countries and their families.
- Recipients
- 730 employees, according to Samsung
- Countries
- 9 Middle Eastern countries
- Employee vouchers
- 3 million to 5 million won
- Family gift certificates
- 2 million to 3 million won in Onnuri gift certificates
- Earlier support
- About 500 employees in 3 countries received gifts in March 2026
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