Kim Ik-hyon
North Korean politician (1916–2009) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.
Kim Ik-hyon (Korean: 김익현; Hanja: 金益鉉,[1] 1916 - 15 January 2009) was a North Korean politician and military officer. He was member of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea.[2] He was elected to the 11th convocation of the Supreme People's Assembly in 2003.[3]
Quick Facts Member of the 6th Central Military Commission, Leader ...
Kim Ik-hyon | |
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김익현 | |
Member of the 6th Central Military Commission | |
Leader | Kim Il Sung Kim Jong Il |
Personal details | |
Born | 1916 Kōkai-dō, Korea, Empire of Japan |
Died | 15 January 2009(2009-01-15) (aged 87–88) Pyongyang, North Korea |
Citizenship | North Korean |
Nationality | Korean |
Political party | Workers' Party of Korea |
Education | Kim Il-sung Higher Party School |
Military service | |
Allegiance | North Korea |
Branch/service | Korean People's Army |
Rank | Ch'asu (Vice Marshal) |
Battles/wars | Chinese Civil War Korean Independence Movement World War II Korean War |
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