Choi Kyu-hah 1919 – 2006

Biography

Choi Kyu-hah was born on July 16, 1919, in Wonju, Korea, during a time of significant change for the peninsula. He would go on to serve as the fourth President of South Korea, a position of considerable responsibility during a formative period in the nation’s history. Throughout his life, he remained connected to his roots while navigating the complex political landscape of his era.

On October 22, 2006, Choi Kyu-hah passed away in Seoul at the age of 87, succumbing to myocardial infarction. His death marked the end of a life lived during transformative decades for South Korea and its people. He was laid to rest with honor at Daejeon National Cemetery in the Yuseong District, a final resting place befitting his years of service to the nation.

Choi Kyu-hah’s legacy remains part of South Korea’s presidential history, representing a chapter in the country’s ongoing development and evolution. Those who knew him and those who study this period of Korean history continue to reflect on his contributions and the era in which he served.