Background
Hyun, Hong Choo was born on August 19, 1940 in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Hyun, Hong Choo was born on August 19, 1940 in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Bachelor of Laws, Seoul National University, 1963. Master of Laws, Seoul National University, 1965. Master of Laws, Columbia University, 1969.
Senior public prosecutor, Ministry of Justice, Seoul, 1968-1980;deputy director, Agency for National Security Planning, Seoul, 1980-1985;member of national assembly, Korean legislation, Seoul, 1985-1988;cabinet minister, Ministry of Legislation, Seoul, 1988-1990;ambassador, Korean Misson to the United Nations, New York City, 1990-1991;ambassador, Korean Embassy, Washington, since 1991.
Director political coordination Democratic Justice Party, Seoul, 1986, deputy secretary general, 1987. Cap. South Korean Army, 1964-1967.
Son of Hyung-Kon and Young-hee (Kim) h. Married Younghae Moon Hyun, April 17, 1965. Children: Jun-yong, Jung-won, Jay-yong.