Choi Soon-dal

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In this Korean name, the family name is Choi.
Soon Dal Choi, 2005
Choi Soon-dal's statue at the entrance of KAIST

Choi Soon-dal (Korean: 최순달; June 20, 1931 – October 18, 2014)[1] was a scientist who pioneered South Korea's satellite-building program and greatly advanced Korea into the new digital information era. Dr. Choi's contributions to pioneering Korean space development have not only been widely publicized, but he is also regarded as the father of Korea's space development.[2]

He was born on June 20, 1931 in Daegu.[citation needed]

Choi was instrumental in helping the

Guiana Space Center
in 1992.

Choi became a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences in 1985.

Choi died on October 18, 2014, at the age of 83 in Seoul.[6] He was posthumously awarded a national medal of honor for his contribution to science and technology on October 21, 2014. He is the fourth civilian allowed to be buried at the Daejeon National Cemetery.[7]

He is survived by his wife, Hong Hae Jung, and his four children. He has six grandchildren who currently reside in the United States.

References

  1. ^ "send off ceremony of Choi Soon-dal". yonhapnews.co.kr/. 2014-10-22. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
  2. ^ "Choi, Soon-Dal (In Memoriam)". yonhapnews.co.kr/. 2014-10-22. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  3. ISBN 978-0415857628.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link
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  4. ^ "S. Korean satellite scientist dies-프린트화면".
  5. ^ "KAIST".
  6. ^ "S. Korean satellite scientist dies". koreaherald. 2014-10-19. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
  7. ^ "정부, 고 최순달 전 체신장관에 과학기술훈장 추서". 21 October 2014.
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