South Korea pardoned Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Jay Y. Lee so he can help the country overcome its economic crisis.Kim Min-Hee/Getty Images South Korea just pardoned Samsung's de facto leader, Jay Y. Lee, for bribing a former president. The justice ministry said Lee needs to help the country overcome a "national economic crisis." South Korea faces economic headwinds from the Ukraine war, soaring inflation, and slowing demand. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol pardoned Samsung's de facto chief for bribing a former president because he's just too important for the country's economy.In a Friday announcement, South Korea's Justice Ministry said Samsung Electronics vice chairman Jay Y.