Kim Chaek
North Korean general and politician (1903–1951) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.
Kim Chaek (Korean: 김책; Hancha: 金策, 14 August 1903 – 31 January 1951) was a North Korean revolutionary, military general, and politician. His birth name was Kim Hong-gye (김홍계; 金洪啓).
Quick Facts Vice Premier of the Cabinet, Premier ...
Kim Chaek | |
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김책 | |
Vice Premier of the Cabinet | |
In office 9 September 1948 – 31 January 1951 | |
Premier | Kim Il Sung |
Minister of Industry | |
In office 9 September 1948 – 31 January 1951 | |
Premier | Kim Il Sung |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Chong Il-yong |
Personal details | |
Born | Kim Hong-gye (1903-08-14)14 August 1903 Sŏngjin, Haksong County, North Hamgyong Province, Korean Empire |
Died | 31 January 1951(1951-01-31) (aged 47) Pyongyang, South Pyongan, North Korea |
Citizenship | North Korean |
Nationality | Korean |
Children | |
Occupation | North Korean general and politician |
Awards | North Korea's National Reunification Prize |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Korean People's Army |
Years of service | 1932–1951 |
Commands | KPA front commander |
Battles/wars | See battles |
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