Choi Jae-hyung

Choi Jae-hyung (, born 2 September 1956) is a South Korean politician and retired judge who served as the Chairman of the Board of Audit and Inspection (BAI) from 2018 to 2021. He is a member of the National Assembly.

Early life and education Choi Jae-hyung was born in Jinhae (now Jinhae District, Changwon), South Gyeongsang on 2 September 1956. He is the second of the four sons of Choi Young-sup (1928–2021), He led the victory of South Korea during the Battle of Korea Strait. He also participated in the Battle of Inchon and was awarded the Order of Military Merit for 3 times. He died on 8 July 2021, a day after his son launched a bid to join politics. He is the son of Choi Byung-kyu (1909–2008), a former independent activist who was also from Pyeonggang. Every day, Choi carried Kang on his back to go to school, which was continued for 2 years.

Chairman of the Board of Audit and Inspection (BAI)

Following the election of the new President Moon Jae-in, Choi was nominated Chairman of the Board of Audit and Inspection (BAI) on 7 December 2017, 6 days after the resignation of Hwang Chan-hyun.

On 28 June 2021, Choi officially resigned as the Chairman of the BAI.

Political career On 7 July 2021, after 9 days he resigned from the BAI, Choi made an announcement to join politics. It was also reported that the People Power Party (PPP) intends to bring him into the party to pave a way for running at the 2022 presidential election.

Personal life Choi is married to Lee So-yeon; the couple has 2 daughters and 2 adopted sons.

He is a Protestant and a presbyter at Shinchon Church, where both of his parents used to be a part of.

Election results Year Elections Constituency Political party Votes (%) Results 2022 March 2022 By-Election Jongno (Seoul) PPP 49,637 (52.09%) Won 2024 22nd National Assembly General Election Jongno (Seoul) PPP 38,752 (44.13%) Defeated