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Choi Byung-ryeol (Korean: 최병렬; Hanja: 崔秉烈; 16 September 1938 – 2 December 2022) was a South Korean politician and reporter who was the last appointed Mayor of Seoul, serving from 1994 to 1995.[1] After leaving office, Choi remained involved in politics as a Member of the National Assembly, eventually holding office as Leader of the Grand National Party.[2]
Choi Byung-ryeol | |
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| 29th Mayor of Seoul | |
| In office November 3, 1994 – June 30, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Woo Myung-gyu |
| Succeeded by | Cho Soon |
| Leader of the Grand National Party | |
| In office June 26, 2003 – March 23, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Park Hee-Tae (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Park Geun-hye |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 September 1938 Sancheong, South Gyeongsang Province,[1] South Korea |
| Died | 2 December 2022 (aged 84) Seoul, South Korea |
| Political party | People Power (2020–2022) Liberty Korea (1997–2020) Democratic Justice (1985–1990) |
Life
editChoi Byung-ryeol was born on 16 September 1938, in Sancheong, a county in South Gyeongsang Province.[1]
He entered politics as a member of the Democratic Justice Party in 1985 after holding office as Editor-in-Chief of The Chosun Ilbo.[3] Under President Roh Tae-woo, he was Chief of Political Affairs and Minister of Cultural and Public Information.[4] From 1994 to 1995, Choi was the 29th Mayor of Seoul. He was succeeded by Cho Soon.
After leaving his position as mayor, Choi was elected as a member of the National Assembly three times in the 14th, 15th, and 16th general elections. He became the Leader of the Grand National Party in 2003.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c d 최병렬 전 한나라당 대표 별세…향년 84 - 한겨레. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ a b '최틀러' 최병렬 전 한나라당 대표 별세…향년 84세. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ a b c 최병렬 전 한나라당 대표 별세…향년 84세(종합). Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ 최병렬 前한나라당 대표 별세. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
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