Choi Yong-duk (Korean: 최용덕; 19 September 1898 – 15 August 1969) was a Republic of Korea Air Force lieutenant general, nationalist independence activist, military officer, politician, and diplomat.

[2] He served as an instructor at the Chinese Air Force Officer School, a chief of the seaplane squadron, and an airbase commander.

After the liberation, on 22 August 1945, he accepted defectors from the Manchurian Army, including Park Chung Hee.

Along with Kim Jung-ryul and Jang Deok-chang, he made efforts for the establishment of the Air Force.

[3][4] Choi retired from the military duty in 1956 and was honorary granted the title lieutenant general.

In his testament[clarification needed] Choi wrote "If I die, please dress me in the Air Force uniform.".