No Kwang-chol
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In this Korean name, the family name is No.
No Kwang-chol (Korean: 노광철; Hanja: 努光鐵; born 1956[1]) is a North Korean soldier, a four-star general, and a member of the political bureau.[2]
Quick Facts General of the Army, Minister of Defence ...
General of the Army No Kwang-chol | |
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노광철 | |
Minister of Defence | |
In office 4 June 2018 – December 2019 | |
Supreme Leader | Kim Jong Un |
Preceded by | Pak Yong-sik |
Succeeded by | Kim Jong-gwan |
Personal details | |
Born | 1956 (age 67–68) Nampo, North Korea |
Political party | Workers' Party of Korea |
Military service | |
Allegiance | North Korea |
Branch/service | Korean People's Army |
Rank | General |
Korean name | |
Chosŏn'gŭl | 노광철 |
Hancha | |
Revised Romanization | No Gwangcheol |
McCune–Reischauer | No Kwangch'ŏl |
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