Chae Song-hak
North Korean politician
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Biography
Chae Song-hak (Korean: 채성학; born c. 1955) is a North Korean politician who has served as the President of the Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea from 2021 to 2023. He was also the Vice Chairman of the Port Authority of Rason City from 2005 to 2010.
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Rason City
As the Vice Chairman of the Port Authority in Rason, Chae was reportedly instrumental in the idea and establishment of its free-trade zone.
President of the Central Bank
Chae was appointed as President of the Central Bank in January 2021 to succeed Kim Chon-gyun. Due to his position, he then became a member of the 14th Cabinet of North Korea. He was also named as a member of the Central Committee.