Background
Choi, Hyung-Woo was born on August 14, 1935 in Ulsan, Republic of Korea.
Choi, Hyung-Woo was born on August 14, 1935 in Ulsan, Republic of Korea.
Bachelor in Political Science and Diplomacy, Dongguk University, Republic of Korea, 1963. Postgraduate in business administration, Korea University, 1987. Doctor in Political Science (honorary), Dongguk University, 1995.
Elected 8th National Assembly, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 1971. Re-elected 9th and 10th National Assemblies, Republic of Korea, 1973, 79, 13th-15th National Assemblies, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 1988, 92, 97. Member trade and industry committee, 1973, 79, member special committee on Constitution, 1979, member house steering committee, 1988, member national defense committee, 1988, 94, chairman power resources committee, 1990, member construction committee, 1992, member foreign affairs and unification committee, 1994, 96, member education committee, 1996-1998, member government administration and local autonomy committee, since 1998.
Minister of State for Political Affairs, 1991-1992. 58th Minister, Ministry Home Affairs, 1993-1999. Chairman organizing committee, Information Expo 96, 1996.
Vice secretary-general, New Korean Democratic Party, 1974, chairman disciplinary committee, 1979, member political committee, 1979, 1985-1987, vice president, 1985-1987, acting president, 1985. Vice president United Democratic Party, 1987, chairman Busan Dongnae District chapter, 1988, floor leader, 1988-1990. Executive member Democratic Liberal Party, 1992-1993, secretary-general, 1993, executive member, 1993.
Standing advisor, New Korean Party, 1995-1996, chairman Busan Yeonje District chapter, 1997. Chairman Busan Yeonje District chapter, Grand National Party, 1997, standing advisor, 1997.
Children: 2 sons, 2 daughters.