Choo Kyung-ho: "Former Deputy Prime Minister Cho Soon, a Great Figure in the Economy... Upholding His Legacy for Economic Development"

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Choo Kyung-ho / Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Sejong=Reporter Son Seon-hee] Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Choo Kyung-ho expressed his condolences on the early morning passing of former Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Cho Soon, saying, "He was a great pillar of Korea's economic and academic circles." He added, "We will do our best to honor his will so that the South Korean economy can follow the right path and develop further."

According to the Ministry of Economy and Finance on the day, Deputy Prime Minister Choo conveyed this message and extended his condolences to the bereaved family upon hearing the news of former Deputy Prime Minister Cho's passing.

Deputy Prime Minister Choo also has a personal connection, having worked as a secretary during former Deputy Prime Minister Cho's tenure. He said, "I vividly remember the late official who always contemplated policies that were faithful to the basics and could lead the Republic of Korea's economy rightly whenever it was at a crossroads." He mourned, "Personally, I miss even more today his gentle and kind demeanor and bright smile that he showed when I served as his secretary during his time as Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs."

Deputy Prime Minister Choo added, "I sincerely pray for the repose of his soul and extend great comfort to the bereaved family." He is scheduled to visit the funeral hall set up at Seoul Asan Medical Center in the afternoon to pay his respects.

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