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Lee Kun-hee
(South Korean Entrepreneur and Businessperson)
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Birthdate: January 9, 1942
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Uiryeong-gun, South Korea
Died: October 25, 2020
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Bae Yong-joon
(South Korean Businessman and Former Actor)
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Birthdate: August 29, 1972
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Bae Yong-joon is a South Korean former actor best known for his portrayal of Kang Joon-sang/Lee Min-hyeong in the TV drama series Winter Sonata, which became a huge success in more than 20 countries. His performance in the series earned him several awards, including KBS Drama Awards. An active businessman, Bae is credited with founding a management agency called KeyEast.
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Chung Ju Yung
(Businessman)
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Birthdate: November 25, 1915
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Tongchon, Kogendo, Japanese Korea
Died: March 21, 2001
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Lee Yoo-ri
(Actress)
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Birthdate: January 28, 1980
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
South Korean actress, Lee Yoo-ri, is best known for her role as the antagonist in the TV drama series Twinkle Twinkle. Making her debut in 2001, she gained much popularity for appearing in the teen drama series School 4. Although better known as a TV actress, she has also acted in a couple of films.
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Ahn Cheol-Soo
(Politician)
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Birthdate: February 26, 1962
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Pusan, South Korea
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Shin Kyuk-ho
(South Korean Entrepreneur and Founder of 'Lotte Corporation')
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Birthdate: October 4, 1921
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Ulsan, South Korea
Died: January 19, 2020
The founder of Korean candy giant Lotte, Shin Kyuk-ho started as a chewing gum maker but later expanded the Lotte Group to include industries such as hotels, fast food outlets, and department stores, and even 2 baseball teams. One of South Korea’s richest people, he was also convicted of embezzlement later.
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Shin Dong-bin
(Korean-Japanese Businessman & CEO of 'Lotte Corporation')
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Birthdate: February 14, 1955
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
Shin Dong-bin is a Korean-Japanese businessman best known as the CEO of Lotte Corporation, which was founded by his father Shin Kyuk-ho. After a long legal battle with his brother Shin Dong-ju, Shin Dong-bin gained control over the company. He also serves as the Chairman of Lotte Korea and CEO of the Chiba Lotte Marines baseball team.
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Chung Mong-hun
(Businessman)
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Birthdate: September 14, 1948
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: South Korea
Died: August 4, 2003
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Sang Yoon
(Restaurateur)
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Birthdate: 1971 AD
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
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Kim Woo-jung
(Businessman)
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Birthdate: December 17, 1936
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Daegu, South Korea
Died: December 9, 2019
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Cho Joong-hoon
(Businessman)
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Birthdate: March 30, 1920
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Incheon, South Korea
Died: November 17, 2002
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Chung Se Yung
(Industrialist)
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Birthdate: June 6, 1928
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Tongchon, North Korea
Died: May 21, 2005
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Chey Jong-Hyon
(Business executive)
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Birthdate: November 21, 1929
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Suwŏn, South Korea
Died: August 26, 1998
