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Special treatment for the rich?

He served 207 days in jail - just over half the sentence he received after being convicted of bribery and embezzlement in January.

The case involved the country's former President Park Guen-hye, who is also in jail for bribery and corruption.

Samsung Electronics was founded by Lee's grandfather and he has been the de facto head since 2014 .

Lee made a brief statement to reporters outside the prison.

"I've caused much concern for the people. I deeply apologise," Lee said. "I am listening to the concerns, criticisms, worries and high expectations for me. I will work hard."

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-58196575