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Kim Kwang-hyop
North Korean politician (1915–1970) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.
Kim Kwang-hyop (Korean: 김광협, 1915–1970) was an anti-Japanese activist and a military officer and politician of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (commonly, North Korea). He served as Chief of the General Staff of the Korean People's Army.[1]
Quick Facts Chief of the General Staff of the Korean People's Army, Minister of People's Armed Forces ...
Kim Kwang-hyop | |
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Chief of the General Staff of the Korean People's Army | |
In office August 1953 – September 1957 | |
Minister of People's Armed Forces | |
In office September 1957 – 1962 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1915 Hoeryong, North Hamgyong Province, North Korea |
Died | 1970(1970-00-00) (aged 54–55) |
Nationality | Korean |
Political party | Workers' Party of Korea |
Military service | |
Battles/wars | See battles
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