Publication of Memoirs by Ourhome Founder Chairman Gu Jahak

'Not Afraid to Be the First' Published
Author Vice Chairperson Gu Ji-eun

Ourhome announced on the 13th that it has published the memoir of its founder, the late Chairman Gu Jahak, titled "The First Is Not Afraid."

Memoir of Ourhome Founder the Late Chairman Gu Jahak, 'The First Is Not Afraid' Cover
[Photo by Ourhome]

The author is Gu Jieun, Ourhome's Vice Chairman and daughter of Chairman Gu. In the foreword, Vice Chairman Gu explained the reason for publishing the memoir, saying, "While searching for and organizing my father's records, I gained new insights and finally realized that I am now walking in my father's footsteps. I was able to hear many stories I did not know before from those who spent time with my father, and if I had listened to more stories and collected more records during his lifetime, a meaningful record of Korean economic history would have emerged."

The company explained that the new book is a record of management know-how that will serve as a model for business leaders in Korea. It contains the process and major achievements of Chairman Gu, who led companies as a CEO at Samsung and LG for 30 years, and then founded Ourhome at the age of 70, turning it into a global comprehensive food company. During his lifetime, he emphasized "creativity" and "adventure," saying, "Focusing on what others do not do or cannot do is the shortcut to surpassing others."

The new book is available for purchase at both online and offline bookstores.

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