On-point: Samsung chief cleared from legal issues after 10 years, new, bolder Samsung on the way?

After nearly a decade of courtroom battles, Samsung Chairman Lee Jae-yong has been acquitted by South Korea's top court, clearing the final legal hurdle that had long loomed over the tech giant.

With the verdict now in, attention is turning to what this means for Samsung's future, from its core semiconductor business to emerging sectors like biotech, and how the group might navigate a shifting political landscape.

For a deeper dive, we have Professor Song Soo-young from Chung-Ang University's College of Business and Economics with us this morning.

Thank you for joining us, Professor.

First off, while many expected this outcome following the lower court rulings, what is the broader significance of the Supreme Court's decision to acquit Lee Jae-yong?

The semiconductor industry moves fast and often involves high-stakes decisions. And, many say that legal issues were in the way of Samsung Electronics' adoption of the trend, leading to a recent fall in their market share. With Lee now legally in the clear, do you expect Samsung to make bolder moves, especially in chips?

Zooming out to the broader Samsung Group, biotech is emerging as a major focus. How might this ruling affect the growth trajectory of Samsung Biologics and Bioepis?

Lee's acquittal also coincides with a change in the presidential office here in Korea. Do you see this political shift having any impact on the group's business environment or regulatory posture?