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Kim Kwang-hyok (politician)

Kim Kwang-hyok (politician)

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Kim Kwang-hyok (Korean: 김광혁) is a North Korean general and a politician.

Quick Facts Commander of the Korean People's Army Air and Anti-Air Force, Supreme Commander ...

During Kim's visit to Russia, Kim was seen wearing two Hero of the DPRK medals which speculates Kim was awarded a double Hero, However the awarding date was not reported by the KCNA.

Biography

In May 2016, after being listed in the Korean People's Army, he was appointed a candidate member of the 7th Central Committee at the 7th Congress. In December 2016, Choi Young-ho was appointed the commander of the Korean People's Army Air and Anti-Air Force.[1] On October 7, 2017, at the 2nd Plenary Session of the 7th Central Committee he became a full (voting) member. At the time of Kim Yong-chun's death in August 2018, he served as a member of the funeral committee.[2] On the 14th of April 2022 he was appointed to General rank by the order of the Central Military Commission.

References

  1. [1]
    김광혁(남성)
  2. [2]
    "MAR Kim Yong Chun (1936-2018)". North Korea Leadership Watch. 20 August 2018. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
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