The Justice Ministry said Monday it will release Samsung heir Lee Jae Yong on parole on Friday, just ahead of the country's Aug. 15 Liberation Day."The decision to grant Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Jay Y. Lee parole was the result of a comprehensive review of various factors such as public sentiment and (his) attitude during detention," Justice Minister Park Beom Kye said in a statement on Monday.Park added that economic concerns are rising amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and that was also a factor in the ministry's decision.Lee has met the requirements for parole eligibility b…READ FULL ARTICLE