Choi Kyoung-hwan
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Choi Kyoung-hwan is a member of the National Assembly of South Korea
in the Hannara Party. He represents the Gyeongsan
-Cheongdo region of Gyeongsangbuk-do
. Choi has promised to work for the extension of Daegu Subway Line 1
beyond the borders of Daegu
to Gyeongsan
, and to expand the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology.
Born in Gyeongsan's Sincheon-dong
, Choi graduated from Daegu High School
in 1975. He obtained his bachelor's in economics
at Yonsei University
, passing the civil service exam while enrolled for a fourth year of study in 1979. He later received his Ph.D. in economics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison
, where he studied from 1987 to 1991.
His work in economics has opened up various opportunities for Choi. In 1995, he served as a researcher at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
. In the 2002 South Korean presidential election, he was special advisor on economics to then-presidential candidate Lee Hoi-chang
.
Also know to his friends as "Sinkiru".
National Assembly of South Korea
The National Assembly of the Republic of Korea is a 299-member unicameral legislature. The latest general elections were held on April 9, 2008. Single-member constituencies comprise 245 of the National Assembly's seats, while the remaining 54 are allocated by proportional representation...
in the Hannara Party. He represents the Gyeongsan
Gyeongsan
Gyeongsan is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Its western border abuts the metropolitan city of Daegu, and much of Gyeongsan lies within the Daegu metropolitan area....
-Cheongdo region of Gyeongsangbuk-do
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Gyeongsangbuk-do or shortly Gyeongbuk is a province in eastern South Korea. The province was formed in 1896 from the northern half of the former Gyeongsang province, remained a province of Korea until the country's division in 1945, then became part of South Korea.The Gyeongsangbuk-do Office is...
. Choi has promised to work for the extension of Daegu Subway Line 1
Daegu Subway Line 1
Daegu Subway Line 1 was, until mid-2005, the only subway line in the South Korean city of Daegu. It is operated by the Daegu Metropolitan Transit Corporation. Line color is ●maroon....
beyond the borders of Daegu
Daegu
Daegu , also known as Taegu, and officially the Daegu Metropolitan City, is a city in South Korea, the fourth largest after Seoul, Busan, and Incheon, and the third largest metropolitan area in the country with over 2.5 million residents. The city is the capital and principal city of the...
to Gyeongsan
Gyeongsan
Gyeongsan is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Its western border abuts the metropolitan city of Daegu, and much of Gyeongsan lies within the Daegu metropolitan area....
, and to expand the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology.
Born in Gyeongsan's Sincheon-dong
Sincheon-dong
Sincheon-dong or Sincheon is a neighbourhood, dong of in Songpa-gu, Seoul served by Sincheon Station on Seoul Subway Line 2. The name means "new stream" and is a name for several other places in South and North Korea.-External links:*...
, Choi graduated from Daegu High School
Daegu High School
Daegu High School is a high school in Daegu, South Korea. The school's motto is "Faith,Cooperation and Originality" and its symbol is the chrysanthemum.-History:The school was approved on 12 March 1958. The digital library was installed on 4 October 2001....
in 1975. He obtained his bachelor's in economics
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
at Yonsei University
Yonsei University
Yonsei University is a Christian private research university, located in Seoul, South Korea. Established in 1885, it is one of the oldest universities in South Korea, the top private comprehensive universities in South Korea, and is widely regarded as one of the top three comprehensive...
, passing the civil service exam while enrolled for a fourth year of study in 1979. He later received his Ph.D. in economics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison
University of Wisconsin–Madison
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a public research university located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1848, UW–Madison is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. It became a land-grant institution in 1866...
, where he studied from 1987 to 1991.
His work in economics has opened up various opportunities for Choi. In 1995, he served as a researcher at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Founded in 1991, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development uses the tools of investment to help build market economies and democracies in 30 countries from central Europe to central Asia. Its mission was to support the formerly communist countries in the process of establishing their...
. In the 2002 South Korean presidential election, he was special advisor on economics to then-presidential candidate Lee Hoi-chang
Lee Hoi-chang
Lee Hoi-chang is a South Korean politician. A Catholic, he was born to an elite family in Seoheung, Hwanghae , but grew up in the south after his father, a public prosecutor, was appointed to a new post....
.
Also know to his friends as "Sinkiru".