Ju Kyu-chang
Ju Kyu-chang (25 November 1928 – 3 September 2018) was a North Korean politician, who served as the director of the Workers' Party of Korea's (WPK) Machine-Building Industry Department.[1]
Ju Kyu-chang 주규창 | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 November 1928 Japanese Korea |
| Died | 3 September 2018 (aged 89) |
| Citizenship | North Korean |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Political party | Workers' Party of Korea |
| Occupation | politician government official |
Ju was reportedly the head of North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.[2] His background was in research and development, as opposed to his deputy director Hong Sung-mu, who is more manufacture-oriented.[3]
Ju was named to the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea in 2010.[4]
Ju died in Pyongyang on 3 September 2018 from pancytopenia.[4]
References
- "Analysis: N.Korea's missile-maker seen in key role in new regime". 30 December 2011. Retrieved 19 January 2018 – via Reuters.
- "North Korea's Nuclear and Missile Programs". Archived from the original on 3 December 2011. Retrieved 30 December 2011.
- Gause, Ken E. (March 2014). North Korean Leadership Dynamics and Decision-making under Kim Jong-un: A Second Year Assessment (PDF) (Report). CNA Analysis & Solutions. p. 92. COP-2013-U-006988-Final.
- "Ju Kyu Chang (1928-2018)". North Korea Leadership Watch. 4 September 2018. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
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