About Jo Wan-kyu
Lived 1928 – 2026 (aged 98). Jo Wan-kyu was a South Korean biologist.
Jo Wan-Kyu (; 11 February 1928 – 13 July 2026) was a South Korean politician. He served as Minister of Education from 1992 to 1993. He also founded and served as the first president of the Korean Academy of Science and Technology from 1994 to 1998.
Jo died on 13 July 2026, at the age of 98.
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Who was Jo Wan-kyu?
South Korean biologist
When was Jo Wan-kyu born?
Jo Wan-kyu was born on 11 February 1928.
When did Jo Wan-kyu die?
Jo Wan-kyu died on 13 July 2026.
What was Jo Wan-kyu's occupation?
Jo Wan-kyu was a biologist.
What nationality was Jo Wan-kyu?
Jo Wan-kyu was South Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jo Wan-kyu. https://biography.guide/jo-wan-kyu/
MLA: "Jo Wan-kyu." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jo-wan-kyu/.
Chicago: "Jo Wan-kyu." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jo-wan-kyu/.
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