Age, Biography and Wiki
Sohn Suk-hee was born on 27 July, 1956 in Seoul, South Korea, is a Sohn Suk hee is South anchor. Discover Sohn Suk-hee's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 67 years old?
| Popular As |
N/A |
| Occupation |
Former news anchor, professor and television/radio personality Current JTBC president and CEO |
| Age |
67 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
27 July, 1956 |
| Birthday |
27 July |
| Birthplace |
Seoul, South Korea |
| Nationality |
South Korea
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He is a member of famous Former with the age 67 years old group.
Sohn Suk-hee Height, Weight & Measurements
At 67 years old, Sohn Suk-hee height is 178 cm .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
178 cm |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Sohn Suk-hee's Wife?
His wife is Shin Hyun-sook (1987-present)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Shin Hyun-sook (1987-present) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2 |
Sohn Suk-hee Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sohn Suk-hee worth at the age of 67 years old? Sohn Suk-hee’s income source is mostly from being a successful Former. He is from South Korea. We have estimated Sohn Suk-hee's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Former |
Sohn Suk-hee Social Network
Timeline
Sohn Suk-hee (born 27 July 1956) is a former South Korean anchor and currently serving as general director and president of JTBC and JTBC Studios.
He was also a former professor at Sungshin Women's University, Seoul, South Korea.
He is considered one of the most influential figures in South Korean media.
When Sohn was in elementary school, he lived in Pil-dong, Jung-gu.
He was stubborn and tough at the moment.
‘This student is such a thick head’ was written in his report card when he was second grader.
He used to play with the orphans near the Toegye-ro, but he was so poor that he was in the similar position with them.
Later, his family moved to Seongbuk-gu.
After he graduated Sorabol middle school, he entered the Whimoon High School and became a member of the broadcasting club.
There, he met Song Sueng Hwan, who planned Nanta.
His experience in there played the crucial role of becoming an announcer.
In 1976, he entered Kookmin University and studied Korean Literature.
Students in Kookmin University called him ‘school uniform’, because he had only worn black clothes.
In 1979, he joined the Army in Busan.
Sohn Suk-hee joined MBC in 1984 as an announcer.
In 1985, he became an anchor of 1minute News, Morning News and Work Site 85.
He was also an MC of Teenager Special.
In 1986, he was an anchor of the Midnight News and Here is MBC.
He was an MC of Health at 100 years.
In 1987, he became the weekend anchor of MBC Newsdesk until 1989.
In 1989, he became the main anchor for the Sunday news programme, News Center and an MC of Scholarship Quiz.
In 1990, he became an anchor of the Evening News.
In 1992, he joined the MBC labor union.
That same year, Sohn participated in a strike after MBC did not air an episode of famed investigative journalism program PD Note, which was about a prediction about a collapse of rural economy caused by the 1992 Uruguay Round.
MBC's CEO at the time, who wanted the ruling party to rule continuously, estimated that the episode would bring disadvantage to the ruling party at the next presidential election.
Many MBC journalists decided to go on a strike to clamour for transition of MBC to an impartial broadcasting company, and Sohn was one of them.
The strike lasted 52 days, and Sohn was arrested for leading the strike and was detained in Yeongdeungpo detention center with several of his colleagues during the strike.
During his detention, he drew attention by speaking, "Do not change what you think is right. Keep your principle before you die."
In 1993, he came back with being an MC of Making Mornings, Choice, Saturday is Good, and An Opening Dawn.
In 1994, he made his return to breakfast television by anchoring for News Wide, and its successors MBC News Today (1995), Good Morning, Korea (1997) and Morning News 2000 (1999-2000).
He also hosted both Jazz Concert in the Midsummer Night and the 1994 MBC Riverside Music Festival.
He was also the host of Sohn's Morning.
In 1996, he was an MC of Police, Finding Suspects.
In 1997, he hosted a documentary Sohn Suk-hee's Adventure to America.
In 2000, he was a MC of 2000 Today.
What a Wonderful World and Media Criticism'' in 2001.
He also hosted 100-Minute Debate, which went on to become one of the most popular talkshows in Korea from 2002 to 2009.
In 2010, he narrated the documentary Lion Queen.
He also hosted the radio show Sohn Suk-hee's Focus until 2013.
