Background
Chou, Kyong Chol was born on April 4, 1929 in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Son of Jai Byong Chou and Hwak Sil Chung.
Chou, Kyong Chol was born on April 4, 1929 in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Son of Jai Byong Chou and Hwak Sil Chung.
Bachelor of Science in Physics, Yonsei University, Seoul, 1954. Bachelor in Political Science, Tusculum College, 1955. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Tusculum College, 1978.
Master of Science in Astronomy, University Pennsylvania, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy in Astronomy, University Pennsylvania, 1962.
Astronomer United States Naval Observatory, Washington, 1962-1965. Research scientist National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Greenbelt, Maryland, 1965-1967. Professor University Maryland, College Park, 1967-1969, Yonsei University, Seoul, 1969-1979.
Professor, dean Kyong Hee University, 1979-1983, vice president, 1983-1993.
Party executive New Political Party, Seoul, 1996-1999. Advisory electoral committee Democratic Party, Seoul, 1999-2000. Captain Korean Army, 1950-1953.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, Korean Astronomical Society (president 1970-1976), International Astronomical Union, American Astronomical Society.
Married Hwa Jook Jeon, March 18, 1970. Childen: Suo-Hwa, Suo-Won.