Hur Young-in (born 1949) is a South Korean entrepreneur and chairman of
SPC Group
SPC Group () is a South Korean food company based in Seoul that manufactures food, bread, and other confectionery products. Sangmidang, the precursor of Samlip General Food was founded in 1945 and the group was launched in 2004. SPC Group is one ...
, which owns brands such as SPC Samlip,
Paris Croissant,
Paris Baguette
Paris Baguette (; ) or Paris Croissant (), is a South Korean multinational chain of bakery-cafés, owned by the SPC Group and headquartered in Seoul. In 1986, it was established as a subsidiary of Shani Co., Ltd., and opened the first 'Paris Bag ...
,
Baskin-Robbins
Baskin-Robbins, Inc. is an American multinational chain of ice cream and cake specialty store, specialty shops owned by Inspire Brands. Baskin-Robbins was formed in 1945 by Burt Baskin and Irv Robbins in Glendale, California.[Dunkin' Donuts
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operations in South Korea.
Early life and education
Born in 1949, Hur Young-in is Chairman of SPC Group that operates subsidiaries including Paris Croissant, BR Korea and SPC Samlip. Desiring to learn advanced baking and patisserie skills and know-how, he went to the United States in 1981 to study pastry and baking.
After returning to Korea, Chairman Hur Young-in opened in 1986 a European style bakery store in Seoul named 'Paris Croissant' to introduce freshly baked bread at the store, and expanded business in 1988 by launching franchise stores under the brand name 'Paris Baguette'. Having developed the domestic market-focused bakery business into an internationally recognized franchise business with advanced skills, know-how and brand, the company expanded the business to overseas markets. Paris Baguette now operates stores in 7 countries, including the United States, the world's largest market, and China, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, as well as France, the top country in bakery and the home of baguettes.
Career
Upon successfully growing his franchise business in South Korea and abroad, Hur founded the parent company,
SPC Group
SPC Group () is a South Korean food company based in Seoul that manufactures food, bread, and other confectionery products. Sangmidang, the precursor of Samlip General Food was founded in 1945 and the group was launched in 2004. SPC Group is one ...
in 2004, and relocated his subsidiaries, Paris Croissant, Samlip Food Corporation ''(now renamed SPC Samlip')'', and BR Korea. BR Korea is a joint venture for Baskin Robbins and Dunkin' Donuts operations in Korea.
For his contribution of spreading bread as a staple in South Korea, he received the
Ordre National du Merite l'Officier and the
Merite Agricole Chevalier from the French government in 2010 and 2012 respectively.
In popular culture
The 2010
Korea Broadcasting System
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS; ) is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters under the government of South Korea.
The KBS operates seven radio ne ...
television drama ''
Bread, Love and Dreams
''Bread, Love and Dreams'' () is a 1953 Italian romantic comedy film directed by Luigi Comencini. At the 4th Berlin International Film Festival it won the Silver Bear award. In 2008, the film was included on the Italian Ministry of Cultural Her ...
'' is based on Hur's experience as a child overcoming hardships to make quality bread and grow his business.
References
External links
Forbes.com Profile: Hur Young-in
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1949 births
Living people
South Korean businesspeople