An Auction on `Royal Salute`, Donated by Um, Hong-gil

On Oct.14, Lotte department store in Sogong-dong, Jung-gu, Sould, started an auction on a 50-year-old `Royal Salute` donated by the mountain climber Um, Hong-gil(left). The bottom price is 10million won and the highest bid price will be announced on 29. Lotte department store plans to donate the profit to `Beautiful Shop`, a charity organization. Mr.Um is introducing the liquor.

Ho-Won Choi bestiger@donga.com