[1] His father believed that his traits as soldier, showing up from his young age, would make him a great general in adulthood.

In April 1901, Noh was employed as an instructor of the Military Academy of Korean Empire, educating aspiring young officers, with support from Min Young-hwan.

Hirobumi also invited many Korean prominent officials, including pro-Japanese politicians such as Song Byeong-jun and Ye Wanyong.

[1] The Imperial Japanese government attempted to appease Noh, but he subsequently refused any offered position.

[3] After the March 1st Movement, Noh was appointed as minister of the military within the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea.

[3] Before his death, he enjoyed wearing his Imperial Korean Army uniform, and dreamed of entering Namdaemun atop his horse.

The Korean government posthumously awarded Noh the Order of Merit for National Foundation 1st class in 1962.