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Kyung-ho Choo

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Kyung-ho Choo is a South Korean politician and former economic bureaucrat currently serving as the 36th Mayor of Daegu Metropolitan City. After a long career in the public sector, including roles as Minister of Economy and Finance and Deputy Prime Minister, he entered politics in 2016 and served three terms as a member of the National Assembly. Known for his expertise in finance and economic policy, he has held various leadership positions within the People Power Party, including floor leader. His career has been marked by significant involvement in national economic management and regulatory reform, though he has also faced legal scrutiny regarding his political actions during the 2024 martial law crisis.

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Born
1960-07-29 · 65 years old
Birth place
Dalseong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
Education
Korea University (Bachelor of Business Administration), University of Oregon (Master of Economics)
Career
Economic bureaucrat, Senior Economist at the World Bank, Minister of Economy and Finance, Member of the National Assembly

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