Paek Nam-sun
North Korean diplomat (1929-2007)
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Summary
Paek Nam-sun was born on March 13, 1929[1], in North Hamgyong Province[2]. He died on January 2, 2007[3], in Pyongyang[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and diplomat[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Kilju County[8]
- Country of citizenship: North Korea[9]
- Position held: ambassador[10], Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea[11], member of the Supreme People's Assembly[12]
- Educated at: Kim Il-sung University[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Member of political party: Workers’ Party of Korea[15]
- Cause of death: kidney disease[16]
- Family name: Baek[17]
- Given name: Nam-sun[18]
- Manner of death: natural causes[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Korean[20]
- Name in native language: 백남순[21]
- McCune–Reischauer romanization: Paek Namsun[22]
- Revised Romanization: Paek Nam-sun[23]
Why It Matters
Paek Nam-sun has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Paek Nam-sun born?
Paek Nam-sun's place of birth was North Hamgyong Province[2].
Where did Paek Nam-sun die?
Paek Nam-sun died in Pyongyang[4].
What did Paek Nam-sun do for work?
Paek Nam-sun worked as a politician[5] and diplomat[6].
Where did Paek Nam-sun go to school?
Paek Nam-sun was educated at Kim Il-sung University[13].