Samsung chairman meets Japanese lawmakers

Samsung's executive chairman discussed AI-era semiconductors, future strategy and cooperation with Japan during an unscheduled luncheon.

Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong, third from right, poses for a photo during a luncheon meeting with a delegation from Japan's House of Councillors visiting Korea.

Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong, third from right, poses for a photo during a luncheon meeting with a delegation from Japan's House of Councillors visiting Korea.

During the unscheduled meeting, Lee reportedly discussed the outlook for the semiconductor business in the AI era, Samsung Electronics' future strategy and ways to cooperate with Japan, according to industry sources on Sept. 16.