Choi Kyo-jin (Korean: 최교진; born 24 November 1953)[1] is a South Korean politician and educator who has served as the minister of education.[2][3] He previously held office as the superintendent of education of Sejong Special Self-Governing City from 2014 to 2025.[4]
Early life and education
Choi was born in Boryeong, South Chungcheong Province. He graduated Bachelor of Korean Language Education from Kongju National University and Master of Public Administration from Mokwon University subsequently embarked on a teaching career.
Career
In the 1990s, Choi was the head and senior vice-chairman of the Korean Teachers and Education Workers Union's Chungcheongnam-do branch. He was elected Sejong City Superintendent of Education in 2014 and was reelected twice.[5]
References
- ^ 기자, 권순재 (9 April 2014). "[세종시]최교진 세종교육감 예비후보, 이범 교육평론가 자문위원 선임". 경향신문 (in Korean). Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ CHOSUNBIZ (13 August 2025). "Cho Kyo-jin appointed as South Korea's education minister, promoting progressive reform". CHOSUNBIZ. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
- ^ 조선일보 (14 August 2025). ""10·26은 탕탕절" 최교진 교육장관 후보 글 논란". 조선일보 (in Korean). Retrieved 15 August 2025.
- ^ 신소윤,이우연 (13 August 2025). "40년 '교육개혁' 최교진, 전교조 출신 첫 교육장관 후보자". 한겨레 (in Korean). Retrieved 15 August 2025.
- ^ 기자, 김원진 (13 August 2025). "세 차례 해직, 세 차례 교육감···최교진 교육부장관 내정에 담긴 뜻은?". 경향신문 (in Korean). Retrieved 15 August 2025.
