Choi Byung-ryeol (Korean: 최병렬; Hanja: 崔秉烈; 16 September 1938 – 2 December 2022) was a South Korean politician and reporter who served as the last appointed mayor of Seoul from 1994 to 1995.[1] After leaving office, Choi remained involved in politics as a member of the National Assembly, eventually becoming the leader of the Grand National Party.[2]

Life

Choi 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]

Choi died on 2 December 2022, at the age of 84.[1][2][3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d 최병렬 전 한나라당 대표 별세…향년 84 - 한겨레. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
  2. ^ a b '최틀러' 최병렬 전 한나라당 대표 별세…향년 84세. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
  3. ^ a b c 최병렬 전 한나라당 대표 별세…향년 84세(종합). Retrieved 2023-02-28.
  4. ^ 최병렬 前한나라당 대표 별세. Retrieved 2023-02-28.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choi_Byung-ryeol
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