Korean Entrepreneurs, Biography, Kim Woo-jin, Hotel Shilla, Born in 1936

Kim Woo-jin (born in 1936) was a Korean entrepreneur, best known for founding the successful Hotel Shilla.

Kim grew up in a rural area in South Korea, and his family was poor.

In 1965, Kim founded the Hotel Shilla, which was the first hotel in the country to be managed by a Korean.

Kim was also a philanthropist, and established the Shilla Foundation in 1991, which provided aid to the elderly and needy.

In 2003, Kim was awarded the Order of Civil Merit for his contributions to the Korean economy.

Kim passed away in 2020, leaving behind a legacy of success, dedication and charity.

Kim's success as an entrepreneur and philanthropist has been celebrated in South Korea, and he has been honored with a museum dedicated to his memory.

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