About Shin Chun-ho
Lived 1930 – 2021 (aged 90). Shin Chun-ho was a South Korean businessperson, known for Nongshim.
Shin Choon-ho (; 1 December 1930 – 27 March 2021) was a South Korean businessman who founded Nongshim in 1965.
Biography Shin Choon-ho was born on 1 December 1930 in Ulju County, Ulsan, Korea and was the third eldest son in the family. His older brother Shin Kyuk-ho was the founder of the Korean-Japanese conglomerate Lotte Corporation.
He graduated from Dong-A University in Busan in 1958 after serving as a police officer. He moved to Japan to help his brother with Lotte's confectionery business shortly afterwards. In 1978, he renamed the company Nongshim, which means "farmer's heart," after his brother objected to his proposal to produce instant noodles. The relationship between the two brothers reportedly soured, and the two never reconciled.
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Who was Shin Chun-ho?
South Korean entrepreneur
When was Shin Chun-ho born?
Shin Chun-ho was born on 1 December 1930 in South Gyeongsang.
When did Shin Chun-ho die?
Shin Chun-ho died on 27 March 2021 in Seoul.
What was Shin Chun-ho's occupation?
Shin Chun-ho was a businessperson.
What was Shin Chun-ho known for?
Shin Chun-ho was known for Nongshim.
What nationality was Shin Chun-ho?
Shin Chun-ho was South Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shin Chun-ho. https://biography.guide/shin-chun-ho/
MLA: "Shin Chun-ho." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/shin-chun-ho/.
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