When was Choi Kyu-hah born?

Choi Kyu-hah was born on 16 July 1919 in Wonju.

What positions has Choi Kyu-hah held?

Positions held by Choi Kyu-hah include: President of South Korea (1979–1980); President of South Korea (1979–1979); Prime Minister of South Korea (1975–1979); Foreign minister of South Korea (1967–1971); Foreign minister of South Korea (1959–1960).

Where did Choi Kyu-hah study?

Choi Kyu-hah was educated at University of Tsukuba, Tokyo University of Education, Kyunggi High School.

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Choi Kyu-hah

4th President of South Korea (1919–2006)

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Choi Kyu-hah was a South Korean politician who served as the fourth president of South Korea from 1979 to 1980. An independent politician, he served as the prime minister under the administration of President Park Chung Hee from 1975 to 1979.

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Born: 16 July 1919 wd
Place of birth: Wonju wd
Died: 22 October 2006 wd
Place of death: Seoul wd
Citizenship: South Korea wd
Occupation: politician, head of government wd
Political party: Democratic-Republican Party wd
Education: University of Tsukuba, Tokyo University of Education, Kyunggi High School wd
Spouse: Hong Gi wd

Positions held wd

President of South Korea (26 December 1979 – 16 August 1980)
President of South Korea (26 October 1979 – 6 December 1979)
Prime Minister of South Korea (18 December 1975 – 26 October 1979)
Foreign minister of South Korea (30 June 1967 – 3 June 1971)
Foreign minister of South Korea (22 December 1959 – 24 April 1960)

Awards wd

Grand Order of Mugunghwa

Questions

When was Choi Kyu-hah born?: Choi Kyu-hah was born on 16 July 1919 in Wonju.
What positions has Choi Kyu-hah held?: Positions held by Choi Kyu-hah include: President of South Korea (1979–1980); President of South Korea (1979–1979); Prime Minister of South Korea (1975–1979); Foreign minister of South Korea (1967–1971); Foreign minister of South Korea (1959–1960).
Where did Choi Kyu-hah study?: Choi Kyu-hah was educated at University of Tsukuba, Tokyo University of Education, Kyunggi High School.

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