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Inheritance: Samsung

The family dramas behind some of the world’s biggest businesses. Inheritance explores what it takes to build a dynasty, and pass it on.

World Service,11 episodes

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Samsung
Introducing Inheritance: Samsung
When Samsung’s chairman has a heart attack, his son faces a risky succession struggle
09 Mar 2026,3 mins
Samsung
1. My kingdom for a horse
Samsung’s future hangs in the balance as its heir-in-waiting faces jail
23 Mar 2026,25 mins
Samsung
2. Move fast and break things
Samsung survives an early scandal on its way to becoming a global tech giant
23 Mar 2026,25 mins
Samsung
3. The princes’ rebellion
A betrayal at the heart of Samsung shakes up the succession
23 Mar 2026,20 mins
Samsung
4. Shoes to fill
KH Lee takes charge of Samsung, but the business is struggling
23 Mar 2026,20 mins
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5. Cinderella and the prince
Samsung enters the internet era
23 Mar 2026,22 mins
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6. Octopus
Samsung turns to Hollywood as it searches for global recognition
23 Mar 2026,18 mins
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7. The crown slips
The Lee family suffers a tragic loss, then faces claims of professional wrongdoing
23 Mar 2026,21 mins
Samsung
8. Scapegoat
An old feud comes back to haunt the Lee family
23 Mar 2026,20 mins
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9. Leverage
JY Lee steps into the biggest role of his life. Can he navigate business and politics?
23 Mar 2026,20 mins
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10. The good son
Samsung faces an uncertain future when its chairman is jailed
23 Mar 2026,27 mins