Choong Shik Cho
Born in 1935 during the Japanese occupation of Korea, Choong Shik Cho recalls constantly struggling and facing hunger. When the Korean War broke out, he was 16 years old and spent the first three months hiding in a dark basement because his family feared he would be drafted. Although his family didn’t have much, he remembers his parents’ deep devotion to providing him and his seven siblings with food and support.
Fast-forward to 1954, Mr. Cho immigrates to the states with $120 in his pocket and a desire to further his education. He graduates in civil engineering and found himself designing & constructing buildings and eventually landing a massive $350 million deal in Saudi Arabia. Now retired in Atlanta, GA, Mr. Cho makes it a point to support and give back to the budding Korean American community.
Thank you to Rayanne Williams of Atlanta, GA for coordinating this Legacy Project recording