Ju Kyu-chang
North Korean official, head of the Korean Workers Party Machine-Building Industry Department, reputed head of North Korea's nuclear and missile programs, member of Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party (b.1939)
About Ju Kyu-chang
Lived 1928 – 2018 (aged 89). Ju Kyu-chang was a North Korean and Korean politician.
Ju Kyu-chang (25 November 1928 – 3 September 2018) was a North Korean politician, who served as the director of the Workers' Party of Korea's (WPK) Machine-Building Industry Department.
Ju was reportedly the head of North Korea's nuclear and missile programs. His background was in research and development, as opposed to his deputy director Hong Sung-mu, who is more manufacture-oriented.
He was santioned in 2013 by United States.
Ju died in Pyongyang on 3 September 2018 from pancytopenia.
Awards and honors A frame displaying Ju's decorations was placed at the foot of his bier during his funeral.
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Who was Ju Kyu-chang?
North Korean official, head of the Korean Workers Party Machine-Building Industry Department, reputed head of North Korea's nuclear and missile programs, member of Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party (b.1939)
When was Ju Kyu-chang born?
Ju Kyu-chang was born on 25 November 1928 in South Hamgyong Province.
When did Ju Kyu-chang die?
Ju Kyu-chang died on 3 September 2018.
What was Ju Kyu-chang's occupation?
Ju Kyu-chang was a politician.
What nationality was Ju Kyu-chang?
Ju Kyu-chang was North Korean and Korean.
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