Chae Song-hak (Korean: 채성학; born c. 1955) is a North Korean politician who has served as the President of the Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea from 2021[1][2] to 2023.[3] He was also the Vice Chairman of the Port Authority of Rason City from 2005 to 2010.[4]
Chae Song-hak | |
|---|---|
채성학 | |
| President of the Central Bank | |
| In office 18 January 2021 – 28 September 2023 | |
| President | Kim Jong Un |
| Premier | Kim Tok-hun |
| Succeeded by | Paek Min Gwang |
| Preceded by | Kim Chon-gyun |
| Vice Chairman of the Port Authority of Rason City | |
| In office 2005–2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1955 (age 68–69) |
| Political party | Workers' Party of Korea |
Career edit
Rason City edit
As the Vice Chairman of the Port Authority in Rason, Chae was reportedly instrumental in the idea and establishment of its free-trade zone.[5]
President of the Central Bank edit
Chae was appointed as President of the Central Bank in January 2021 to succeed Kim Chon-gyun.[1] Due to his position, he then became a member of the 14th Cabinet of North Korea.[2] He was also named as a member of the Central Committee.[6]
References edit
- ^ a b bryanbetts (2021-12-17). "How COVID-19 is giving a boost to North Korea's central bank". NK News. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- ^ a b "Members of DPRK Cabinet Appointed | KCNA Watch". 2021-02-10. Archived from the original on 2021-02-10. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Members of DPRK Cabinet Newly Appointed". Rodong Sinmun. 28 September 2023. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
- ^ "Introduction to North Korea's Rason Economic Trade Zone". Sino-NK. 2012-02-02. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- ^ "Rason news from Germany". North Korean Economy Watch. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- ^ "Official Notice of 4th Plenary Meeting of 8th WPK Central Committee". DPRK Today. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
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