Kim Chung-yul (, 29 September 1917 – 7 September 1992) was the South Korean Air Force officer who served as

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from July 1987 to February 1988.

Personal life

He was born on 29 September 1917. He was South Korean Ambassador to United States and National Defence Minister. He served in the Korean Air Force during

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. On 7 September 1992, he died after a lengthy illness. His native city was

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References

Prime Ministers of South Korea 1917 births 1992 deaths People from Seoul Chiefs of Staff of the Air Force (South Korea) Military personnel of World War II South Korean aviators National Defense ministers of South Korea Ambassadors of South Korea to the United States Burials at Seoul National Cemetery {{SouthKorea-politician-stub