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North Korean businessman From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cha Chol-ma (차철마, born in Pyongyang, March 13, 1956) is a North Korean businessman believed to be one of the wealthiest individuals in the country.[1][2]
Cha Chol-ma | |
Chosŏn'gŭl | 차철마 |
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Revised Romanization | Cha Cheolma |
McCune–Reischauer | Ch'a Ch'ŏlma |
Cha reportedly worked for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the past.[1] Cha held senior positions within the Supreme People’s Assembly from 2012 until around 2015 or 2016.[2]
Cha monopolized foreign currency businesses run by the Supreme People's Assembly, earning more than US$100,000,000.[1][3] He has overseen business developments in Pakistan and the People's Republic of China, as well as domestic economic and infrastructure projects.[2]
Cha is the son-in-law of Ri Je-gang, a North Korean politician close to Kim Jong-Il.[1][2]
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