Hong Song-nam
North Korean politician (1929-2009)
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Summary
Hong Song-nam was born on October 2, 1929[1], in Chongju[2]. He died on March 31, 2009[3], in Pyongyang[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (207 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: North Korea[7]
- Position held: Premier of North Korea[8], member of the Supreme People's Assembly[9]
- Educated at: Kim Il-sung University[10]
- Award received: Order of Kim Il Sung[11], Order of the National Flag, 1st class[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Member of political party: Workers’ Party of Korea[14]
- Family name: Hong[15]
- Given name: Seong-nam[16]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Korean[17]
- Name in native language: 홍성남[18]
- McCune–Reischauer romanization: Hong Sŏngnam[19]
- Revised Romanization: Hong Seong-nam[20]
Why It Matters
Hong Song-nam has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
FAQs
Where was Hong Song-nam born?
Hong Song-nam was born in Chongju[2].
Where did Hong Song-nam die?
Hong Song-nam died in Pyongyang[4].
What did Hong Song-nam do for work?
Hong Song-nam worked as a politician[5].
Where did Hong Song-nam go to school?
Hong Song-nam was educated at Kim Il-sung University[10].
What awards did Hong Song-nam receive?
Honors received include Order of Kim Il Sung[11] and Order of the National Flag, 1st class[12].