Choe Kwang

Choe Kwang
Chosŏn'gŭl 최광
Hancha 崔光
Revised Romanization Choe Gwang
McCune–Reischauer Ch'oe Kwang

Marshal Choe Kwang (July 17, 1918 – February 21, 1997) was a prominent military leader in North Korea. He was Chief of the General Staff of the Korean People's Army.[1] He was also the Minister of People's Armed Forces between 1995–1997.[2] He died of a heart attack on February 21, 1997.[3]

He was one of three military officers in the North Korean Armed Forces who reached rank of Marshal with the title "Marshal of the Korean People's Army".[1]

On his funeral committee were Kim Jong-il, Ri Jong-ok, Pak Song-chol, Kim Yong-ju, Kim Yong-nam, and 80 others.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Brief biography of Choe Kwang". Korean Central News Agency. February 22, 1997. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015.
  2. ↑ Publications, Europa; limited, Europa Publications (2001). A Political Chronology of Central, South and East Asia. Psychology Press. p. 153. ISBN 978-1-85743-114-8.
  3. 1 2 "Choe Kwang dies". Korean Central News Agency. February 22, 1997. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015.
Political offices
Preceded by
O Jin-u		 Minister of People's Armed Forces
1995–1997		 Succeeded by
Kim Il-chol
Military offices
Preceded by
Kim Chang-bong		 Chief of the General Staff of the Korean People's Army
1962–1968		 Succeeded by
O Jin-u
Preceded by
O Kuk-ryol		 Chief of the General Staff of the Korean People's Army
1988–1995		 Succeeded by
Kim Yong-chun
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