Choe Chang-ik

Choe Chang-ik (Korean: 최창익; Hanja: 崔昌益, 1896–1960) was a Korean politician in the Japanese colonial era. He was a member of the Korean independence movement. He was also known by the names Choe Chang-sok (최창석; 崔昌錫), Choe Chang-sun (최창순; 崔昌淳), Choe Tong-u (최동우; 崔東宇), and Ri Kon-u.

Choe Chang-ik
Vice Premier of the Cabinet
1st Cabinet of North Korea
In office
29 November 1952  23 September 1956
Serving with Pak Hon-yong, Hong Myong-hui, Ho Ka-i, Choe Yong-gon, Pak Ui-wan, Pak Chang-ok and Kim Il.
PremierKim Il Sung
Minister of State Control
1st Cabinet of North Korea
In office
8 May 1952  August 1955
PremierKim Il Sung
Preceded byKim Won-bong
Succeeded byYi Hyo-sun
Minister of Finance
1st Cabinet of North Korea
In office
23 March 1954  November 1954
PremierKim Il Sung
Preceded byYun Kong-hum
Succeeded byYi Hyo-sun
In office
9 September 1948  29 November 1952
PremierKim Il Sung
Preceded byPost established
Succeeded byYi Hyo-sun
Personal details
Born1896 (1896)
Onsong County, Joseon
Died1960 (aged 6364)
Pyongyang, North Korea
NationalityKorean
AliasChoe Chang-sok, Choe Chang-sun, Choe Tong-u, Ri Kon-u
Korean name
Chosŏn'gŭl
최창익
Hancha
Revised RomanizationChoe Chang-ik
McCune–ReischauerCh'oe Ch'angik
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