# Choi Kyu-hah

_4th President of South Korea (1919–2006)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-05

> 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.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 16 July 1919 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313350#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Wonju ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313350#P19))
- **Died:** 22 October 2006 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313350#P570))
- **Place of death:** Seoul ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313350#P20))
- **Citizenship:** South Korea ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313350#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; head of government ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313350#P106))
- **Political party:** Democratic-Republican Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313350#P102))
- **Education:** University of Tsukuba; Tokyo University of Education; Kyunggi High School ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313350#P69))
- **Spouse:** Hong Gi ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313350#P26))
- **Positions held:** 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) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313350#P39))
- **Awards:** Grand Order of Mugunghwa ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313350#P166))

## 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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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Choi Kyu-hah](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choi_Kyu-hah) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q313350](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313350) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Presidents of the Republic Of Korea (4261836786) Choi.jpg by Korea.net / Korean Culture and Information Service (CC BY-SA 2.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Presidents_of_the_Republic_Of_Korea_(4261836786)_Choi.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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