Jong Kyong-thaek
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Jong Kyong-thaek (정경택, born between 1 January 1961 and 31 December 1963[1]) is a North Korean politician. He served as the Minister of State Security from 2018 to 2022, a member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), an alternate member of the Politburo of the WPK, and a member of the State Affairs Commission of North Korea.
In this Korean name, the family name is Jong.
Quick Facts Colonel General, Director of the KPA General Political Bureau ...
Jong Kyong-thaek | |
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Director of the KPA General Political Bureau | |
Assumed office 2022 | |
Preceded by | Kwon Yong-jin |
Minister of State Security | |
In office 2018–2022 | |
Supreme Leader | Kim Jong-un |
Preceded by | Kim Won-hong |
Succeeded by | Ri Chang-dae |
Personal details | |
Born | between 1 January 1961 and 31 December 1963 Chagang Province, North Korea |
Political party | Workers' Party of Korea |
Military service | |
Allegiance | North Korea |
Rank | Colonel general |
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Quick Facts Chosŏn'gŭl, Hancha ...
Jong Kyong-thaek | |
Chosŏn'gŭl | 정경택 |
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Hancha | 鄭京澤 |
Revised Romanization | Jeong Gyeongtaek |
McCune–Reischauer | Chŏng Kyŏngt'aek |
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