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Obituary: Death of Mother of Daewon Pharmaceutical Executive Lee Gil-ho
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This is a death notice (obituary) from Daewon Pharmaceutical. It announces that the mother of Lee Gil-ho, an executive at the company, has died.
What happened
Mr. Moon Jang-ae (문장애) has passed away. She is the mother of Lee Gil-ho, a 'sang-mu' (executive director) at Daewon Pharmaceutical's Hyangnam factory, where he leads production. The notice gives the funeral details for family and friends.
Key details
- Funeral hall: Anyang Funeral Home, VIP room
- Departure for burial (발인): Thursday, the 29th, at 5:30 a.m.
- Burial place: Hambaeksan Memorial Park
- Contact (funeral home): 031-456-5555
Some words to know
In Korea, a death notice like this is often sent to colleagues, business partners, and friends. 'Balin' means the morning the body leaves the house or hospital for the funeral. 'Bin-so' means the room where people pay respects before the funeral.
Why it matters
This is a personal family notice, not a business news story. It lets coworkers and friends know when and where to pay their respects. It also shows that the executive is grieving his mother's death.
Glossary
- 발인
- The morning a body leaves for the funeral and burial.