Cha Chol-ma

Cha Chol-ma (Korean: 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]

In this Korean name, the family name is Cha.

Cha Chol-ma
Hangul	차철마
RR	Cha Cheolma
MR	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]