Cho Gab-je facts for kids
Cho Gab-je | |
![]() Cho in 2019
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Quick facts for kids Korean name |
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Hangul |
조갑제
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Hanja |
趙甲濟
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Revised Romanization | Jo Gapje |
McCune–Reischauer | Cho Kapche |
Cho Gab-je (Hangul: 조갑제; born October 24, 1945) is a well-known journalist and business person from South Korea. He was born in Japan in 1945 and grew up in Busan, South Korea. Mr. Cho worked as the main editor and president of a magazine called Monthly Chosun. He also wrote several books, including a biography about a former president, Park Chung Hee, titled Spit On My Grave. This book was first published in parts in the Monthly Chosun magazine.
Cho Gab-je is known as an important investigative journalist. This means he digs deep to find facts and uncover stories. Over time, some of his views have caused discussions among people. He is known for having strong opinions on various topics.
Awards and Achievements
Cho Gab-je has received several awards for his work in journalism:
- In 1974, he won the 7th Korean Journalist Award for his report on heavy metal pollution.
- In 1990, he received the Magazine Writer Award.
- In 1991, he was honored with the 4th Asia-Pacific Special Award.
- In 1994, he earned the Kwan Hoon Club Journalist Award.