Jo Wan-kyu
South Korean politician (1928–2026)
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Jo Wan-Kyu (Korean: 조완규; 11 February 1928 – 13 July 2026) was a South Korean politician. He served as Minister of Education from 1992 to 1993.[1] He also founded and served as the first president of the Korean Academy of Science and Technology from 1994 to 1998.
Preceded byYoon Hyeong-seob
Succeeded byOh Byung-mun
Born11 February 1928
Died13 July 2026 (aged 98)
Jo Wan-kyu | |
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조완규 | |
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| Minister of Education | |
| In office 23 January 1992 – 25 February 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Yoon Hyeong-seob |
| Succeeded by | Oh Byung-mun |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 February 1928 |
| Died | 13 July 2026 (aged 98) |
| Education | Seoul National University (BS, MS, PhD) |
| Occupation | Biologist Academic |
Jo died on 13 July 2026, at the age of 98.[2]