Chang Sŏng-man
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Not to be confused with Chang Sŏng-min.
In this Korean name, the family name is Chang.
Chang Sŏng-man (Korean: 장성만, 2 November 1932 – 6 December 2015) was a South Korean pastor, educator, and politician. He served as a Member of the National Assembly for North District of Busan from 1981 to 1988, and also the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly from 1987 to 1988.[1][2][3] He was also the former Chancellor of Dongseo University.
Quick Facts President of Dongseo University, Succeeded by ...
Chang Sŏng-man | |
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장성만 | |
President of Dongseo University | |
In office 28 February 1995 – 1997 | |
Succeeded by | Park Dong-soon |
Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly | |
In office 13 May 1987 – 29 May 1988 | |
Preceded by | Choi Young-cheol Cho Yeon-ha |
Succeeded by | Roh Seung-hwan Kim Jae-kwang |
Member of the National Assembly in North District | |
In office 11 April 1981 – 29 May 1988 | |
Preceded by | Chung Hae-young (Busanjin and North) |
Succeeded by | Moon Jung-soo (1st) Shin Sang-woo (2nd) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1932-11-02)2 November 1932 Busan, South Korea |
Died | 6 December 2015(2015-12-06) (aged 83) Busan, South Korea |
Citizenship | South Korean |
Political party | Democratic Justice Party (1981-1990) |
Spouse | Park Dong-soon |
Children | Chang Je-kuk Chang Je-won Chang Ju-young |
Relatives | Chang Yong-joon (grandson) |
Alma mater | University of Cincinnati |
Occupation | Pastor, educator, politician |
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Chang was one of the notable figures who built a welfare state model during his MP career.[2][3] He established various universities, including Dongseo University,[3] where he used to be its Chancellor.[2]