10 Facts About Koshiro Ueki

Koshiro Ueki served as justice minister for two terms and as finance minister.

Koshiro Ueki received a law degree from Tokyo Imperial University in 1925.

Koshiro Ueki was elected to the House of Representatives in 1952.

Koshiro Ueki was a member of the Liberal Democratic Party.

Koshiro Ueki was first appointed to the post on 8 December 1960, replacing Tetsuzo Kojima.

Koshiro Ueki's term ended on 18 Jul 1962 and was replaced by Kunio Nakagaki as justice minister.

Koshiro Ueki was appointed president of Sagami Women's University in 1968.

Koshiro Ueki again served as justice minister for a brief period between February and July 1971.

At age 72 Koshiro Ueki was the oldest member of the Tanaka cabinet.

Koshiro Ueki's term ended on 22 December 1972 when Kiichi Aichi was appointed to the post.