Choi Tae-min, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Choi Tae-min

Christian pastor

Date of Birth: 25-Aug-1912

Place of Birth: Sariwon, North Hwanghae Province, North Korea

Date of Death: 19-Jul-1994

Profession: businessperson, police officer, bhikkhu, cult leader

Nationality: Japan, South Korea

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Choi Tae-min (5 May 1912 – 1 May 1994) was the leader of a South Korean cult combining elements of Buddhism, Christianity, and traditional Korean Shamanism.
Choi, originally a Buddhist monk, then a convert to Presbyterian pastor, was married six times.
He was the mentor of the impeached South Korean president, Park Geun-hye (the daughter of former president Park Chung-hee), until his death in 1994.
He allegedly used his relationship with Park to solicit bribes from government officials and businessmen.
In late 2016, a scandal involving his daughter, Choi Soon-sil, broke out, with allegations that she too has exerted undue influence over President Park.