Lee Kun-hee, born on January 9, 1942 and passed away on May 10, 2014, was a Korean businessman and co-founder of the Hyundai Group. He was one of the founders of Hyundai Motor, Hyundai Electronics, and Hyundai Heavy Industries, and is hailed as the founder of modern Korean enterprises. Lee Kun-hee achieved great success in the business world and had a profound impact on the rise of the Korean economy.