Choe Kwang

Summary

Choe Kwang is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Rason^[2]. He was born on +1918-07-17T00:00:00Z^[3]. He passed away in Pyongyang^[4]. He died on +1997-02-21T00:00:00Z^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6] and military personnel^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Choe Kwang was born in Rason^[2].
• Choe Kwang died in Pyongyang^[4].
• Choe Kwang was born on +1918-07-17T00:00:00Z^[3].
• Choe Kwang died on +1997-02-21T00:00:00Z^[5].
• Burial took place at Revolutionary Martyrs’ Cemetery^[9].
• Choe Kwang held citizenship in North Korea^[10].
• Choe Kwang's professions included politician^[6].
• Choe Kwang worked as a military personnel^[7].
• Choe Kwang received the Order of Kim Il Sung^[11].
• Choe Kwang received the Order of Kim Il Sung^[12].
• Choe Kwang received the Hero of the Republic^[13].
• Choe Kwang received the Hero of the Republic^[14].
• Choe Kwang received the Order of the National Flag, 1st class^[15].
• Choe Kwang received the Order of Freedom and Independence, 1st class^[16].
• Choe Kwang's religion is recorded as atheism^[17].
• Choe Kwang is recorded as male^[18].
• Choe Kwang's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• Choe Kwang was affiliated with the Workers’ Party of Korea^[20].
• Choe Kwang's military, police or special rank is recorded as Q18401887^[21].
• The cause of death was myocardial infarction^[22].
• Choe Kwang's commander of is recorded as Korean People's Army Air Force^[23].
• Choe Kwang's participated in conflict is recorded as Korean War^[24].
• Choe Kwang's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/03mg0mx^[25].
• Choe Kwang's family name is recorded as Choi^[26].
• Choe Kwang's given name is recorded as Gwang^[27].

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Origins and Family

Choe Kwang's place of birth was Rason^[2]. He was born on +1918-07-17T00:00:00Z^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6] and military personnel^[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Kim Il Sung^[11], an order^[28], in North Korea^[29], founded in 1972^[30]; Hero of the Republic^[13], a title of honor^[31], in North Korea^[32], founded in 1950^[33]; Order of the National Flag, 1st class^[15]; and Order of Freedom and Independence, 1st class^[16].

Personal Life

Choe Kwang's religion is recorded as atheism^[17]. He was affiliated with the Workers’ Party of Korea^[20].

Death and Burial

Choe Kwang died on +1997-02-21T00:00:00Z^[5]. He died in Pyongyang^[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction^[22]. Burial took place at Revolutionary Martyrs’ Cemetery^[9].

Why It Matters

Choe Kwang ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[34]

FAQs

Where was Choe Kwang born?

Choe Kwang's place of birth was Rason^[2].

Where did Choe Kwang die?

Choe Kwang died in Pyongyang^[4].

What did Choe Kwang do for work?

Choe Kwang worked as politician^[6] and military personnel^[7].

What awards did Choe Kwang receive?

Honors received include Order of Kim Il Sung^[11], Order of Kim Il Sung^[12], Hero of the Republic^[13], and Hero of the Republic^[14].