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| Minister of National Defense | |
| In office 5 December 2024 – Present | |
| President | Yoon Suk Yeol |
| Prime Minister | Han Duck-soo |
| Preceded by | Kim Yong-hyun |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Republic of Korea Army |
Choi Byung-hyuk is a retired Republic of Korea Army lieutenant general who has served as the South Korean Minister of National Defense since 5 December 2024.
Career
Choi served as the Korean ambassador to Saudi Arabia before being appointed defense minister. He also served as a four-star army general.
References
- "Retired general, Saudi envoy Choi Byung-hyuk named new defense minister". The Korea Herald. 5 December 2024. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded byKim Yong-hyun | Minister of National Defense | Incumbent |