Ju Kyu-chang
North Korean politician (1928–2018)
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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 |
| Died | 3 September 2018 (aged 89) Pyongyang, North Korea |
| Citizenship | North Korean |
| 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]
He was santioned in 2013 by United States.[4]
Ju died in Pyongyang on 3 September 2018 from pancytopenia.[5]
Awards and honors
A frame displaying Ju's decorations was placed at the foot of his bier during his funeral.[6]
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