SAMSUNG'S LEE FAMILY WEALTH DOUBLES TO $45.5B
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Samsung's Lee family dynasty has more than doubled its combined net worth to approximately $45.5 billion in March, up from $20.1 billion in 2025. The surge positions them as Asia's third-richest family amid the artificial intelligence boom.
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