Han Chang-u

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This is a Korean name; the family name is Han.
Han Chang-u
Born (1931-02-15) 15 February 1931 (age 93)
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

See also

References

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  2. ↑ http://japanese.joins.com/article/371/64371.html?sectcode=&servcode=300
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