Kim Yong-chun

North Korean military leader (1936-2018)
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Summary

Kim Yong-chun is a human[1]. He was born in Hoeryong[2]. He was born on March 4, 1936[3]. He passed away in North Korea[4]. He died on August 16, 2018[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (238 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hoeryong[2].
  • Kim Yong-chun died in North Korea[4].
  • Kim Yong-chun was born on March 4, 1936[3].
  • Kim Yong-chun died on August 16, 2018[5].
  • Kim Yong-chun held citizenship in North Korea[9].
  • Kim Yong-chun's professions included politician[6].
  • Kim Yong-chun worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Kim Yong-chun held the position of member of the Supreme People's Assembly[10].
  • Kim Yong-chun's education included a stint at Kim Il-sung Military University[11].
  • Kim Yong-chun was educated at Mangyongdae Revolutionary School[12].
  • Kim Yong-chun received the Order of the National Flag, 1st class[13].
  • Kim Yong-chun received the Order of the National Flag, 1st class[14].
  • Kim Yong-chun received the Order of the National Flag, 1st class[15].
  • Kim Yong-chun received the Order of the National Flag, 1st class[16].
  • Kim Yong-chun received the Order of the National Flag, 1st class[17].
  • Kim Yong-chun received the Order of the National Flag, 1st class[18].
  • Kim Yong-chun is recorded as male[19].
  • Kim Yong-chun's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Kim Yong-chun was affiliated with the Workers’ Party of Korea[21].
  • Kim Yong-chun's military branch is recorded as Korean People’s Army[22].
  • Kim Yong-chun's military, police or special rank is recorded as Маршал Корейской народной армии[23].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24].
  • Kim Yong-chun's family name is recorded as Kim[25].
  • Kim Yong-chun's given name is recorded as Yeong-chun[26].
  • Kim Yong-chun's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Kim Yong-chun was born in Hoeryong[2]. He was born on March 4, 1936[3].

Education

Educated at Kim Il-sung Military University[11], a military university[28], in North Korea[29], founded in 1948[30] and Mangyongdae Revolutionary School[12], a school[31], in North Korea[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Kim Yong-chun held the position of member of the Supreme People's Assembly[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the National Flag, 1st class[13]; Order of the National Flag, 2nd class[33]; Order of Freedom and Independence, 2nd class[34]; Order of the National Flag, 3rd class[35]; Hero of the Republic[36], a title of honor[37], in North Korea[38], founded in 1950[39]; and Order of Kim Jong Il[40], an order[41], in North Korea[42], founded in 2012[43].

Personal Life

Kim Yong-chun was affiliated with the Workers’ Party of Korea[21].

Death and Burial

Kim Yong-chun died on August 16, 2018[5]. He passed away in North Korea[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24].

Why It Matters

Kim Yong-chun ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (238 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Kim Yong-chun born?

Born in Hoeryong[2].

Where did Kim Yong-chun die?

Kim Yong-chun died in North Korea[4].

What did Kim Yong-chun do for work?

Kim Yong-chun worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Kim Yong-chun go to school?

Kim Yong-chun was educated at Kim Il-sung Military University[11] and Mangyongdae Revolutionary School[12].

What awards did Kim Yong-chun receive?

Honors received include Order of the National Flag, 1st class[13], Order of the National Flag, 1st class[14], Order of the National Flag, 1st class[15], and Order of the National Flag, 1st class[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  18. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  22. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  26. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] ↑ . pantheon.world. Retrieved . pantheon.world. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'be', 'de', 'en', 'es', 'fi', 'fr', 'it', 'ja', 'ko', 'mg', 'no', 'pl',
    Award received → Order of the National Flag, 1st class, Order of the National Flag, 1st class, Order of the National Flag, 1st class +15
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    Occupation → politician, military personnel
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