Ri Kun-mo
North Korean politician (1926–2001) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ri Kun-mo, also translated as Ri Gun-mo (5 April 1926[1][2] – 2001)[3][4] was a North Korean politician. He was Prime Minister from 29 December 1986 to 12 December 1988, when he was replaced, reportedly due to poor health.[5] He succeeded Kang Song-san. His successor was Yon Hyong-muk.
Quick Facts 6th Premier of North Korea, Preceded by ...
Ri Kun-mo | |
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6th Premier of North Korea | |
In office 29 December 1986 – 12 December 1988 | |
Preceded by | Kang Song-san |
Succeeded by | Yon Hyong-muk |
Personal details | |
Born | (1926-04-05)5 April 1926 Heian'nan-dō (South Pyongan Province), Korea, Empire of Japan |
Died | 2001 (aged 74–75) |
Korean name | |
Chosŏn'gŭl | 리근모 |
Hancha | |
Revised Romanization | I Geunmo |
McCune–Reischauer | Ri Kŭnmo |
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In this Korean name, the family name is Ri.
In 1998 he was nominated Chief Secretary for North Hamgyong Province,[6] but he was removed in 2001[7] and presumably died shortly thereafter.[8]