Ri Yong-ju
North Korean admiral / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Korean name, the family name is Ri.
Ri Yong-ju (Korean: 리용주) is an Admiral and politician of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) and a candidate member of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea. He was member of the 12th convocation of the Supreme People's Assembly. He is currently the commander of the Korean People's Navy.[1]
Quick Facts Fleet Admiral, Commander of the Korean People's Army Naval Force ...
Ri Yong-ju | |
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Commander of the Korean People's Army Naval Force | |
In office April 2015 – Unknown | |
Supreme Commander | Kim Jong Un |
Preceded by | Kim Myong-sik |
Succeeded by | Kim Myong-sik |
Personal details | |
Born | Korea, Empire of Japan |
Citizenship | North Korean |
Nationality | Korean |
Political party | Workers' Party of Korea |
Occupation | Military officer, politician |
Military service | |
Allegiance | North Korea |
Branch/service | Korean People's Army |
Rank | Fleet Admiral |
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