Kim Yong-nam
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Summary
Kim Yong-nam was born on February 4, 1928[1], in Pyongyang[2]. He died on November 3, 2025[3], in Pyongyang[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and diplomat[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,636 views/month, #7,127 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Patriotic Martyrs' Cemetery[8]
- Father: Kim Thaek-se[9]
- Country of citizenship: North Korea[10]
- Position held: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea[11], President of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly[12], member of the Supreme People's Assembly[13]
- Educated at: Kim Il-sung University[14], Rostov State University[15], Tomsk State University[16], Academy of Social Sciences of the Central Committee of CPSU[17]
- Award received: Order of Kim Jong Il[18], Order of Kim Il Sung[19], Hero of Labor[20], Order of the National Flag, 1st class[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Member of political party: Workers’ Party of Korea[23]
- Commons category: Kim Yong-nam[24]
- Cause of death: multiple organ dysfunction syndrome[25]
- Family name: Kim[26]
- Given name: Yeong-nam[27]
- Manner of death: natural causes[28]
- Described by source: Lentapedia[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Korean[30]
- Name in native language: 김영남[31]
- McCune–Reischauer romanization: Kim Yŏngnam[32]
- Revised Romanization: Gim Yeong-nam[33]
- P14560: 53122[34]
Why It Matters
Kim Yong-nam has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Kim Yong-nam born?
Kim Yong-nam was born in Pyongyang[2].
Where did Kim Yong-nam die?
Kim Yong-nam passed away in Pyongyang[4].
Who were Kim Yong-nam's parents?
Kim Yong-nam's father was Kim Thaek-se[9].
What did Kim Yong-nam do for work?
Kim Yong-nam worked as a politician[5] and diplomat[6].
Where did Kim Yong-nam go to school?
Kim Yong-nam was educated at Kim Il-sung University[14], Rostov State University[15], Tomsk State University[16], and Academy of Social Sciences of the Central Committee of CPSU[17].
What awards did Kim Yong-nam receive?
Honors received include Order of Kim Jong Il[18], Order of Kim Il Sung[19], Hero of Labor[20], and Order of the National Flag, 1st class[21].