Chun Yong-taek: key obituary facts
Is Chun Yong-taek dead? Yes. Chun Yong-taek died on July 24, 2026, at age 88.
Cause of death: Chun Yong-taek's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Chun Yong-taek known for?
He was a South Korean politician.
More about Chun Yong-taek
Born: 28 August 1937.
Gender: male.
Occupation: politician.
Nationality: South Korea.
Education: Korea Military Academy, Republic of Korea Army Infantry School, Nohwa Elementary School.
Also known as: Cheon Yong-taik.
Chun Yong-taek, a South Korean politician and military officer who served as minister of national defense, died on July 24, 2026, at the age of 88.
Born on August 28, 1937, he was educated at the Korea Military Academy and the Republic of Korea Army Infantry School, and was also known as Cheon Yong-taik. Chun represented the National Assembly from 1996 to 2004 as a member of the National Congress for New Politics and the Millennium Democratic Party.
He served as South Korea’s minister of national defense from 1998 to 1999.