Cha Chol-ma
North Korean businessman
About Cha Chol-ma
Born 1956. Cha Chol-ma is a North Korean.
Cha Chol-ma (, born in Pyongyang, March 13, 1956) is a North Korean businessman believed to be one of the wealthiest individuals in the country.
Cha reportedly worked for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the past. He has overseen business developments in Pakistan and the People's Republic of China, as well as domestic economic and infrastructure projects.
Cha is the son-in-law of Ri Je-gang, a North Korean politician close to Kim Jong Il.
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Who is Cha Chol-ma?
North Korean businessman
When was Cha Chol-ma born?
Cha Chol-ma was born on 13 March 1956.
What nationality is Cha Chol-ma?
Cha Chol-ma is North Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cha Chol-ma. https://biography.guide/cha-chol-ma/
MLA: "Cha Chol-ma." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/cha-chol-ma/.
Chicago: "Cha Chol-ma." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/cha-chol-ma/.
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