Jang Chang-ha (also known as Jang Chang Ha, Korean: 장창하, born 10 January 1964) is a North Korean general and a politician.
Biography
Little is known about Jang Chang-ha's birthplace, birthdate, and age. According to British Treasury information, he was born on 10 January 1964.[1]
He is currently serving as Head of the Missile General Bureau which oversees nuclear tests by the DPRK.[2]
Jang is a double Hero of the Republic and Hero of Labor. He was presumably awarded Hero of the Republic after the success test fire of Hwasong-17.
He is in the forefront of North Korea's missile development at the Academy of National Defense Science.
On 26 November 2022, he was promoted to Taejang by Kim Jong Un.[3]
He was spotted with his wife at a New Year performance on 31 December 2024.[4]
References
- ^ "Current list of designated persons: Democratic People's Republic of Korea" (PDF). HM Treasury. 21 August 2023. Retrieved 2025-01-18.
- ^ Zwirko, Colin (19 September 2023). "North Korea confirms long-time weapons official leading top missile bureau". NK Pro. Retrieved 2025-01-18.
- ^ 민주조선 | 조선민주주의인민공화국 최고인민회의 상임위원회 및 내각기관지. minzu.rep.kp. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ Zwirko, Colin (2 January 2025). "North Korean leader's sister appears with kids in state media for first time". NK News. Retrieved 2025-01-18.
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