Han Moo-hyup
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Han Moo-hyup is a retired South Korean soldier, businessman, and government official. He was major general of the ROK Army, CEO of both Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance
and Regent Fire Insurance, and chairman of Kumoh Foundation. Han currently serves as honorary chairman of Korean Esperanto-Associo
. Park Chung-hee
, former president of South Korea
, officiated at Han's wedding as an old friend.
in 1948, he earned a second bachelor's degree in political science and diplomacy from Dankook University
(1962). He then pursued graduate study at Hanyang University
(1965), Korea National Defense University
, and National Defense University
in Washington D.C. Han married Kim Yi-jung, and together they have three sons and two daughters.
's 26th division. He also served as director of the Office of Strategic Services
(OSS) of Joint Chiefs of Staff (Republic of Korea)
, and as the Commanding General of Korea Army Training Center (often referred to as Nonsan Training Center). Also, he previously was director of bureau of investigation of the Korean CIA (KCIA, currently National Intelligence Service
).
, Han headed insurance companies for 15 years. He became the CEO of Dongbang Marine & Fire Insurance (Hyundai Insurance Group) and later CEO of Haedong Fire & Marine Insurance (Regent Pacific Group). As a devout Roman Catholic, Han co-founded the Korean Catholic Entrepreneurs Association in 1979.
and Kumoh Technical High School. He later became chairman of Korea Esperanto-Associo (KEA) and a member of the University of Suwon
(Gowoon Foundation) board of trustees. He had chaired KEA twice from 1978 to 1981, and from 1991 to 1994.
. In total, 123 editions were published before the discontinuance of the magazine in 1994. Han and his publication "La Espero" played a crucial role in the development of Esperanto in Korea. He served as chairman of the organizing committee of the World Congress of Esperanto
, and presently he is the only Korean honorary member of the World Esperanto Association
(Universala Esperanto-Asocio) and honorary chairman of KEA.
Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance
Marine & Fire Insurance Company is a marine and fire, automobile insurance company established in 1955, with headquarters in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Hyundai Marine is the second-largest private marine, fire, automobile insurer in Korea and the nation's largest writer of marine, fire,...
and Regent Fire Insurance, and chairman of Kumoh Foundation. Han currently serves as honorary chairman of Korean Esperanto-Associo
Esperanto
is the most widely spoken constructed international auxiliary language. Its name derives from Doktoro Esperanto , the pseudonym under which L. L. Zamenhof published the first book detailing Esperanto, the Unua Libro, in 1887...
. Park Chung-hee
Park Chung-hee
Park Chung-hee was a Republic of Korea Army general and the leader of South Korea from 1961 to 1979. He seized power in a military coup and ruled until his assassination in 1979. He has been credited with the industrialization of the Republic of Korea through export-led growth...
, former president of South Korea
President of South Korea
The President of the Republic of Korea is, according to the Constitution of the Republic of Korea, chief executive of the government, commander-in-chief of the armed forces, and the head of state of the Republic of Korea...
, officiated at Han's wedding as an old friend.
Personal
Han, as a young boy, fled North Korea alone and joined the ROK Army. After Han graduated from the prestigious Korea Military AcademyKorea Military Academy
Korea Military Academy or KMA is a Republic of Korea Army institution for the undergraduate education and military training of officer cadets. It is located in Nowon-gu, a northeast district of Seoul, South Korea...
in 1948, he earned a second bachelor's degree in political science and diplomacy from Dankook University
Dankook University
Dankook University is a private university in South Korea. Dankook University has been constantly recognized as one of top universities in Asia ranked 148th in Asia by QS Asian Universities Ranking in 2010...
(1962). He then pursued graduate study at Hanyang University
Hanyang University
Hanyang University is one of the most prestigious universities in South Korea. In particular, Hanyang's School of Engineering is one of the oldest engineering schools in Korea. The main campus is Hanyang University at Seoul, located in the Seoul, with its branch campus, the ERICA campus , located...
(1965), Korea National Defense University
Korea National Defense University
Korea National Defense University is a national university located in Seoul, South Korea....
, and National Defense University
National Defense University
The National Defense University is an institution of higher education funded by the United States Department of Defense, intended to facilitate high-level training, education, and the development of national security strategy. It is chartered by the Joint Chiefs of Staff, with Navy Vice Admiral...
in Washington D.C. Han married Kim Yi-jung, and together they have three sons and two daughters.
Military career
As a professional military officer, he was appointed to command Republic of Korea ArmyRepublic of Korea Army
The Republic of Korea Army is the largest of the military branches of the South Korean armed forces with 520,000 members as of 2010...
's 26th division. He also served as director of the Office of Strategic Services
Office of Strategic Services
The Office of Strategic Services was a United States intelligence agency formed during World War II. It was the wartime intelligence agency, and it was a predecessor of the Central Intelligence Agency...
(OSS) of Joint Chiefs of Staff (Republic of Korea)
Joint Chiefs of Staff (Republic of Korea)
Joint Chiefs of Staff of Republic of Korea is a group of Chiefs from each major branch of the armed services in the Republic of Korea Armed Forces. Unlike his/her United States counterpart, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has Operational Control over all military personnel of the Armed...
, and as the Commanding General of Korea Army Training Center (often referred to as Nonsan Training Center). Also, he previously was director of bureau of investigation of the Korean CIA (KCIA, currently National Intelligence Service
National Intelligence Service
The National Intelligence Service is the name of several state security agencies:*National Intelligence Service *National Intelligence Service *National Intelligence Service *National Intelligence Service...
).
Business career
After his retirement from the ROK Army as major generalMajor General
Major general or major-general is a military rank used in many countries. It is derived from the older rank of sergeant major general. A major general is a high-ranking officer, normally subordinate to the rank of lieutenant general and senior to the ranks of brigadier and brigadier general...
, Han headed insurance companies for 15 years. He became the CEO of Dongbang Marine & Fire Insurance (Hyundai Insurance Group) and later CEO of Haedong Fire & Marine Insurance (Regent Pacific Group). As a devout Roman Catholic, Han co-founded the Korean Catholic Entrepreneurs Association in 1979.
Educational career
Han was named chairman of the board of Kumoh Education Foundation, which owns Kumoh National Institute of TechnologyKumoh National Institute of Technology
Kumoh National Institute of Technology is a college in South Korea. It is located in Gumi City, Gyeongbuk, South Korea.-Academics:KIT has 7 colleges and 1 department* Mechanical Engineering* Electronic Engineering* Computer & Software Engineering...
and Kumoh Technical High School. He later became chairman of Korea Esperanto-Associo (KEA) and a member of the University of Suwon
University of Suwon
The University of Suwon is a university in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It was founded by the Kowoon Foundation in 1977 and its current president is Dr...
(Gowoon Foundation) board of trustees. He had chaired KEA twice from 1978 to 1981, and from 1991 to 1994.
La Espero
In 1976, Han founded "La Espero el Koreio," a public relations magazine which introduced Korean culture and literature to the world in EsperantoEsperanto
is the most widely spoken constructed international auxiliary language. Its name derives from Doktoro Esperanto , the pseudonym under which L. L. Zamenhof published the first book detailing Esperanto, the Unua Libro, in 1887...
. In total, 123 editions were published before the discontinuance of the magazine in 1994. Han and his publication "La Espero" played a crucial role in the development of Esperanto in Korea. He served as chairman of the organizing committee of the World Congress of Esperanto
World Congress of Esperanto
The World Congress of Esperanto has the longest tradition among international Esperanto conventions, with an almost unbroken run of more than a hundred years. The congresses have been held since 1905 every year, except during World Wars I and II...
, and presently he is the only Korean honorary member of the World Esperanto Association
World Esperanto Association
The World Esperanto Association is the largest international organization of Esperanto speakers, with members in 121 countries and in official relations with the United Nations and UNESCO. In addition to individual members, 70 national Esperanto organizations are affiliated to UEA...
(Universala Esperanto-Asocio) and honorary chairman of KEA.
See also
- Park Chung-heePark Chung-heePark Chung-hee was a Republic of Korea Army general and the leader of South Korea from 1961 to 1979. He seized power in a military coup and ruled until his assassination in 1979. He has been credited with the industrialization of the Republic of Korea through export-led growth...
- Hyundai Marine & Fire InsuranceHyundai Marine & Fire InsuranceMarine & Fire Insurance Company is a marine and fire, automobile insurance company established in 1955, with headquarters in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Hyundai Marine is the second-largest private marine, fire, automobile insurer in Korea and the nation's largest writer of marine, fire,...
- Korea Military AcademyKorea Military AcademyKorea Military Academy or KMA is a Republic of Korea Army institution for the undergraduate education and military training of officer cadets. It is located in Nowon-gu, a northeast district of Seoul, South Korea...
- EsperantoEsperantois the most widely spoken constructed international auxiliary language. Its name derives from Doktoro Esperanto , the pseudonym under which L. L. Zamenhof published the first book detailing Esperanto, the Unua Libro, in 1887...
- Government of South KoreaGovernment of South KoreaThe Government of South Korea is divided into executive, judicial, and legislative branches. The executive and judicial branches operate primarily at the national level, although various ministries in the executive branch also carry out local functions. Local governments are semi-autonomous, and...
- Third Republic of South KoreaThird Republic of South KoreaThe Third Republic of South Korea was the government of South Korea from 1963 to 1972. It was presented as a return to civilian rule after a period of rule by the military junta known as the Supreme Council for National Reconstruction which had overthrown the Second Republic of South Korea in 1961...
- Fourth Republic of South KoreaFourth Republic of South KoreaThe Fourth Republic was the government of South Korea between 1972 and 1981, regulated by the Yushin Constitution adopted in October 1972 and confirmed in a referendum on 21 November 1972. From 1972 to 1979, power was monopolized by Park Chung Hee and his Democratic Republican Party under the...
(Yushin Constitution) - National Intelligence Service (South Korea)National Intelligence Service (South Korea)The National Intelligence Service is the chief intelligence agency of South Korea. The agency was officially established in 1961 as the Korea Central Intelligence Agency , during the rule of President Park Chung-hee's military Supreme Council for National Reconstruction, which displaced the...
- Republic of Korea ArmyRepublic of Korea ArmyThe Republic of Korea Army is the largest of the military branches of the South Korean armed forces with 520,000 members as of 2010...
External links
- Han Moo-hyup Wikipedia page (Korean)
- Han Moo-hyup Wikipedia page (Esperanto)