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Choi Oe-chool is the president of Yeungnam University.

He was born in 1957.

Choi graduated from the Department of Regional Community Development at Yeungnam University. He earned a master’s degree in public administration from the Graduate School of Hannam University and a doctorate in public administration from the Graduate School of Daegu University.

At Yeungnam University, he held various key positions, including Dean of the Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul, Director of the Park Chung Hee Leadership Institute, Director of External Affairs, and Vice President for External Affairs, before being appointed president in 2021.

In 2024, he successfully secured a second term as president.

In 2012, during the Saenuri Party’s presidential primary, he served as a special advisor for planning and coordination in Park Geun-hye’s presidential campaign. He also worked as a special advisor for planning and coordination for Park Geun-hye, the Saenuri Party’s presidential candidate.

Known as the founder of "Saemaul Studies," Choi is dedicated to sharing economic development strategies with developing countries and promoting the Saemaul spirit globally.

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