Son-in-law Seo Kyung-bae Keeps Vigil at Chairman Shin Chun-ho's Funeral Home for Second Day... Condolence Line Continues

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Seung-jin] As Shin Chun-ho, chairman of Nongshim Group, passed away, a line of mourners continued at the funeral hall on the 28th. Seo Kyung-bae, chairman of Amorepacific Group and son-in-law of the deceased, stayed at the funeral hall for the second day.

On this day, the bereaved family, including the eldest son Shin Dong-won, vice chairman of Nongshim, stayed at the funeral hall to receive mourners. At the encoffining ceremony, the bereaved family, Chairman Seo, Seo’s eldest daughter Seo Min-jung, manager of the Beauty Sales Strategy Team, and Hong Jung-hwan and his wife, the eldest son of Hong Seok-jun, chairman of Bokwang Venture Investment, were also reportedly present.

Following the previous day, condolences from the extended Lotte family continued. At around 10:30 a.m. that day, Song Yong-deok, vice chairman of Lotte Holdings, visited the funeral hall. The day before, Hwang Gak-gyu, former vice chairman of Lotte Holdings, had paid his respects.

Shin Dong-bin, chairman of Lotte Group, is currently staying in Japan and is expected to be unable to attend due to COVID-19 self-quarantine procedures. Shin Dong-joo, chairman of SDJ Corporation, is also reportedly staying in Japan.

However, both Shin Dong-bin and Shin Dong-joo sent floral wreaths to the funeral hall to express their condolences. In particular, Shin Dong-bin’s wreath was placed closest to the deceased’s portrait, drawing attention. This has led to interpretations that the decades-long conflict between Lotte and Nongshim has entered a phase of reconciliation.

Go player Cho Hun-hyun, 9-dan, visited the funeral hall at around 9:20 a.m., before the official condolence hours. The deceased is recognized for contributing to the development of domestic Go by hosting various tournaments such as the 'Nongshim Cup' and the 'Baeksansu Cup.'

That morning, acquaintances of the deceased and current and former Nongshim executives visited the funeral hall to pay their respects.

Meanwhile, Chairman Shin passed away from an illness at 3:38 a.m. on the 27th. The funeral will be held as a Nongshim Group company funeral for four days, with the cremation scheduled for 5 a.m. on the 30th. The burial site is the family grave in Miryang, Gyeongnam.

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