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Obituary: Father of Shin Jang-ho, CEO of ITCEN Entec and President of ITSA, Passes Away

PolicyOctober 23, 20261 min read

This is a funeral notice. It says that the father of Shin Jang-ho, head of ITCEN NTEK and chairman of the Korea IT Service Industry Association (ITSA), has died.

What happened

Shin Su-myeong, the father of Shin Jang-ho, has passed away. Shin Jang-ho runs ITCEN NTEK and leads the Korea IT Service Industry Association. The notice gives the funeral details for family and friends.

Key details

Date of death notice: the 23rd of the month
Funeral hall: Room 31, funeral hall at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital of The Catholic University of Korea
Funeral procession (departure): 6:30 a.m. on the 26th
Burial place: Dongducheon Yerewon Cemetery
Contact phone: (02) 2258-5940

Why it matters

This notice is mainly for people who knew the family. Business and industry contacts can use the details to pay respects. It is a personal event, not a business story.

What to watch

Check the phone number if you plan to attend or send condolences
Watch for any later news about the funeral or the association's activities

Glossary

ITSA: Korea IT Service Industry Association, a group that represents IT service companies in Korea.
ITCEN NTEK: A Korean IT company where Shin Jang-ho serves as head (CEO).
Funeral procession: The time when the coffin leaves the funeral hall to go to the burial place.
Burial place: The place where the body is buried. Here, Dongducheon Yerewon.

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