About Choi Byung-hyuk
Born 1963. Choi Byung-hyuk is a South Korean military personnel and diplomat.
Choi Byung-hyuk (; born 1 January 1963) is a retired Republic of Korea Army lieutenant general. President Yoon Suk Yeol announced his intention to nominate Choi to serve as Minister of National Defense after the resignation of Choi's predecessor Kim Yong-hyun and Kim's imposition of martial law in December 2024, but rejected the appointment.
Career Choi holds a bachelor's degree from the Korea Military Academy, where he graduated in 1985. Choi also holds a master's degree of Strategy from U.S. Army War College, and a PhD course in International Politics from Kyungnam University. Choi is also currently the President of the Korea Defense Veterans Association Korea Chapter. However, Choi rejected the appointment and thus the post remained vacant.
Awards and decorations
Presidential Citation Commendation Medal Secretary of Defense Commendation Medal
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Who is Choi Byung-hyuk?
South Korean general
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Choi Byung-hyuk is South Korean.
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