Cho Kyoo-hong (조규홍, Hanja: 曺圭鴻, born 19 February 1967) is a South Korean government official who has served as Minister of Health and Welfare in the Cabinet of Yoon Suk Yeol since 5 October 2022.[1] As the first deputy health minister, Cho served as acting minister after former Minister Kwon Deok-cheol left office in May. He was the third person appointed by President Yoon to fill the position after the first two nominees were forced to step down amid controversy.[2]

Early life and education

Cho graduated from Seoul National University with a bachelor's degree in economics and a master's degree in public administration. He received his Ph.D. in economics from the University of Colorado.[3]

References

  1. ^ 정, 주원 (2022-10-04). "(LEAD) Yoon appoints former finance ministry official as health minister". Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
  2. ^ Nam, Hyun-woo (2022-09-07). "President names health minister, secretaries for political affairs". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
  3. ^ Kim, Sarah (2022-09-07). "President names third health minister nominee, completes major reshuffle". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2023-10-17.