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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| Born | 25 November 1928 Korea, Empire of Japan |
| Died | 3 September 2018 (aged 89) |
| Citizenship | North 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]
Awards and honors
editA frame displaying Ju's decorations was placed at the foot of his bier during his funeral.[5]
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References
edit- ^ "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. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 17, 2017.
- ^ a b "Ju Kyu Chang (1928-2018)". North Korea Leadership Watch. 4 September 2018. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
- ^ 조선중앙통신 | 기사 | 경애하는 최고령도자 김정은동지께서 고 주규창동지의 령구를 찾으시여 깊은 애도의 뜻을 표시하시였다. Korean Central News Agency. Retrieved 2023-01-10.
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