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Obituaries: Noteworthy Passings Announced

From Hankyoreh · (3h ago) Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The article lists several obituaries, including that of Lee Myung-hee, mother of Lee Jeong-hee and Roh Hee-hee.
  • It also notes the passing of Jo Gi-chan, father of Jeong Hyeon, Eun Hee, Su Kyung, and Yun Joo.
  • Other reported deaths include Lee Seung-hee, mother of Shin Beom-soo, and Park Yeon-gyu, father of Jong-hyun and Jong-yeop.

This section serves as a somber record of recent passing within the community, as reported by the Hankyoreh. It is a standard practice in Korean journalism to include obituaries, offering a moment of reflection and respect for the departed and their families. The listings provide key familial relationships and funeral details, serving as an important notice for those wishing to pay their respects.

The individuals mentioned represent various facets of Korean society. The passing of Lee Myung-hee, mother to Lee Jeong-hee (CEO of Woori Video Media) and Roh Hee-hee, along with her grandchildren, marks a significant loss for her family. Similarly, the death of Jo Gi-chan, father to Jeong Hyeon, Eun Hee, Su Kyung, and Yun Joo, and father-in-law to Kim Yun-gu, Kim Gwan-heung, and Kim Seong-hwan (President of Korea Investment & Securities), is noted with respect.

Further notices include the death of Lee Seung-hee, mother of Shin Beom-soo (Auditor at Korea Trade Insurance Corporation), and Park Yeon-gyu, father of Jong-hyun (SK Hynix) and Jong-yeop (Samsung Card). The inclusion of their professional affiliations provides context to their lives and contributions. These announcements, while brief, are a vital part of community communication, ensuring that news of loss is shared respectfully and accurately.

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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.