Choe Kwang
This article is about a North Korean general. For the South Korean economist and former health minister, see Choi Kwang (economist).
| 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.[1] He was Chief of the General Staff of the Korean People's Army. He was also the Minister of People's Armed Forces between 1995–1997. He died of a heart attack on February 21, 1997.
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".
References
- ↑ "Brief biography of Choe Kwang". Korean Central News Agency. February 22, 1997.
| 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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