Cho Kyoo-hong (조규홍, Hanja: 曺圭鴻, born 19 February 1967) is a South Korean government official who has served as Minister of Health and Welfare in the Cabinet of Yoon Suk Yeol since 5 October 2022.[1] As the first deputy health minister, Cho served as acting minister after former Minister Kwon Deok-cheol left office in May. He was the third person appointed by President Yoon to fill the position after the first two nominees were forced to step down amid controversy.[2]
Cho Kyoo-hong | |
|---|---|
| 조규홍 | |
| Minister of Health and Welfare | |
| Assumed office 5 October 2022 | |
| President | Yoon Suk Yeol |
| Prime Minister | Han Duck-soo |
| Preceded by | Kwon Deok-cheol |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 February 1967 Haman, South Gyeongsang, South Korea |
| Political party | Independent |
| Alma mater | Seoul National University (BA, MPA) University of Colorado Boulder (MA, PhD) |
Early life and education edit
Cho graduated from Seoul National University with a bachelor's degree in economics and a master's degree in public administration. He received his Ph.D. in economics from the University of Colorado.[3]
References edit
- ^ 정, 주원 (2022-10-04). "(LEAD) Yoon appoints former finance ministry official as health minister". Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
- ^ Nam, Hyun-woo (2022-09-07). "President names health minister, secretaries for political affairs". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
- ^ Kim, Sarah (2022-09-07). "President names third health minister nominee, completes major reshuffle". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
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