Choi Kwang (economist)

Choi Kwang
최광
Minister of Health and Welfare
In office
6 August 1997 – 2 March 1998
PresidentKim Young-sam
Preceded bySohn Hak-kyu
Succeeded byJoo Yang-ja
Personal details
Born (1947-09-01) 1 September 1947 (age 77)
Namhae County, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea
Alma materSeoul National University
University of Wisconsin–Madison
University of Maryland
OccupationProfessor
Choi Kwang
Hangul
최광
Hanja
Revised RomanizationChoe Gwang
McCune–ReischauerCh'oe Kwang

Choi Kwang (Korean최광; Hanja崔洸; born September 1, 1947) is a South Korean economist who specialises in public sector economics. He served as the Minister of Health and Welfare during the presidency of Kim Young-sam.