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Korean Air chief dies in LA hospital

Controversial chairman ousted from carrier two weeks ago after activist challenge

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Korean Air Lines Chairman Cho Yang-ho is seen here attending court in 2018 when he was indicted for embezzling corporate funds. © Reuters

KIM JAEWON, Nikkei staff writer 
April 8, 2019 10:00 JST

SEOUL -- The controversial chairman of Korean Air Lines, Cho Yang-ho, died in a Los Angeles hospital on Sunday, the company announced on Monday.

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