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Choi Dae-ho

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Choi Dae-ho is a South Korean politician currently serving as the Mayor of Anyang in Gyeonggi Province. A member of the Democratic Party of Korea, he is a four-term mayor, having been elected in 2010, 2018, 2022, and 2026. Before entering politics, he was an educator and entrepreneur who founded and operated the Piltap Academy. Choi is well-known for his active support of the professional football club FC Anyang, where he serves as the club owner. Throughout his career, he has focused on local development and education policy, though his tenure has occasionally been marked by controversies regarding his public remarks and administrative priorities.

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Born
June 10, 1958 (age 68) · 68 years old
Birth place
Haenam, South Jeolla, South Korea
Education
Korea National Open University (Bachelor of Economics and Business Administration), Korea University (Master and PhD in Education), Yonsei University (Bachelor of History and Culture)
Career
Educator, Academy Director, Research Professor at Korea University

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