The Funeral Hall of the Late Jeong Sang-Young, Honorary Chairman of KCC... Chung Mong-Joon and Chung Eui-Sun of Hyundai Family Pay Respects in Succession

'Condolence Visits Limited, Family Funeral, COVID-19' Despite Restricted Access to Mourning Hall, Tribute Procession, February 3rd Farewell Ceremony

The late Jeong Sang-young, Honorary Chairman of KCC Group

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Jong-hwa] From the morning of the 31st, visitors continued to pay their respects at the funeral hall set up at Seoul Asan Medical Center for Jeong Sang-young, honorary chairman of KCC and the youngest brother of the late Jeong Ju-young, honorary chairman of Hyundai Group.

The first member of the Hyundai family to visit the funeral hall was Jeong Mong-joon, chairman of the Asan Foundation and nephew of the deceased. Chairman Jeong and his son, Jeong Ki-sun, vice president of Hyundai Heavy Industries, arrived at the funeral hall around 10 a.m., shortly after it was prepared. Chairman Jeong stayed at the funeral hall for about two and a half hours before leaving around 12:30 p.m.

Chairman Jeong said, "When I was in elementary school, my youngest uncle moved into our house, and we lived together for two years. Because he was my youngest uncle, he was always lively. When I played with friends in the alley in front of our house in Jangchung-dong as a child, my uncle would play with us. It is truly sad."

On the same morning, Jeong Mong-hyuk, CEO of Hyundai Corporation; Kwon Oh-gap, chairman of Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings; Choi Kang, deputy director of the Asan Institute for Policy Studies; Park Sung-wook, director of Asan Medical Center; and Park Seung-il, director of Asan Hospital, visited the funeral hall one after another. Around 12:50 p.m., Lee Hae-chan, former leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, also paid his respects.

At around 1:55 p.m., Chung Eui-sun, chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, arrived at the funeral hall to pay his respects.

Access to the funeral hall on the second floor was restricted for the press and others in accordance with COVID-19 protocols and the wishes of the bereaved family. The press and KCC officials waited on the first floor. Due to entry restrictions related to COVID-19, it was reported that there were not many visitors other than family members at the funeral hall.

The deceased’s funeral procession is scheduled for 9 a.m. on the 3rd of next month. Although the exact burial site was not disclosed, it is known to be the family graveyard. A KCC official stated, "The funeral will be held simply in consideration of the deceased’s wishes," adding, "We politely decline flowers and condolences."

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