Choi Yong-duk

Choi Yong-duk (; 19 September 1898 – 15 August 1969) was a Republic of Korea Air Force lieutenant general, nationalist independence activist, military officer, politician, and diplomat. He served as the 2nd Chief of Staff of the Air Force.

Biography He was born in Hanseong (Seoul), Korean Empire and early in his life moved to China. In 1916, he graduated from the Chinese Army Officer School and in 1920, with the recommendation of Seo Wal-bo, he entered the Chinese Aviation School and became a pilot. He served as an instructor at the Chinese Air Force Officer School, a chief of the seaplane squadron, and an airbase commander. He then served as the chairman of the Aeronautical Construction Committee of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea,

Choi retired from the military duty in 1956 and was honorary granted the title lieutenant general.

On 15 August 1969, Choi died, at the age of 71. In his testament Choi wrote "If I die, please dress me in the Air Force uniform.".