Han Chang-u
This is a Korean name; the family name is Han.
| Han Chang-u | |
|---|---|
| Born |
15 February 1931 Sacheon, South Korea |
| Residence | Kyoto, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Alma mater | Hosei University |
| Occupation | Chairman and CEO, Maruhan |
| Net worth | $4.1 billion (February 2015)[1] |
| Spouse(s) | married |
| Children | 6 |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 한창우 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 韓昌祐 |
| Revised Romanization | Han Chang-u |
| McCune–Reischauer | Han Chang'u |
Han Chang-u (韓 昌祐, born February 15, 1931) is a Zainichi Korean businessman who is the CEO of the pachinko management company, Maruhan (マルハン).
Early life
Han was born in Korea and secretly entered Japan in October 1945. He obtained special permanent resident status and attended Hosei University, graduating with a degree in economics in 1952.
Career
Shortly after graduation, he took over a pachinko operation run by his brother-in-law in Kyoto. He founded Maruhan Corporation in 1972. Han became a Japanese national in 2002.[2]
Awards
- Order of the Sacred Treasure, Third Class - 1999
- Sacheon Citizen Award (사천시민대상) - 2010[3]
See also
- Masayoshi Son, another Zainichi Korean businessman
References
- ↑ "Han Chang-Woo". Forbes. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
- ↑ http://japanese.joins.com/article/371/64371.html?sectcode=&servcode=300
- ↑ Kang (강), Mu-seong (무성) (2010-10-01). 한창우 회장, 첫 사천시민대상 '영예'. 뉴스사천 (in Korean). Retrieved 2011-11-09.
External links
- (Korean) 한창우 마루한그룹 회장은 누구?
- (Korean) Naver Profile
- English Profile