Pyo Mu-won
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In this Korean name, the family name is Pyo.
Pyo Moo-won (Korean: 표무원; February 10, 1925 – April 15, 2006) was a military officer and politician of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. He was an officer of Armed Forces of the Republic of Korea who defected to the North Korean side and joined the Korean People's Army.
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Born | (1925-02-10)10 February 1925 Daegu, North Gyeongsang Province |
Died | 15 April 2006(2006-04-15) (aged 81) |
Citizenship | North Korean |
Nationality | Korean |
Political party | Workers' Party of Korea |
Alma mater | Korea Military School |
Occupation | Military officer, politician |
Military service | |
Allegiance | North Korea |
Branch/service | Korean People's Army |
Rank | Major general |
Battles/wars | Korean War |
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