General Chung Ho-yong (; born 10 September 1932) is a South Korean politician and army general, who was held the positions of minister of the interior and later minister of defense. He is considered as one of the best friends of Chun Doo-hwan and Roh Tae-woo, who both served as President of South Korea. References External links Jeong Ho-yong : Republic of Korea National Assembly - Profile 역대 정무부처 장차관 5·6공 주역, 정호용 전 국방장관 :“나는 친구 노태우에게 배신당했다” 1932 births Living people South Korean military personnel People from North Gyeongsang Province Democratic Justice Party politicians South Korean anti-communists Kyeongbuk High School alumni Konkuk University alumni Korean military personnel of the Vietnam War Korea Military Academy alumni Chiefs of Staff of the Army (South Korea) Members of the National Assembly (South Korea)