Yun Jong-rin | |
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Supreme Leader | Kim Jong Il Kim Jong Un |
Personal details | |
Born | 1938 Korea, Empire of Japan |
Citizenship | North Korean |
Nationality | Korean |
Political party | Workers' Party of Korea |
Military service | |
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Yun Jong-rin | |
Chosŏn'gŭl | 윤정린 |
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Hancha | 尹正麟 |
Revised Romanization | Yun Jeongnin |
McCune–Reischauer | Yun Chŏngnin |
Yun Jong-rin (born 1938[1]) is a general of the Korean People's Army Ground Force. From 2010 until 2019, he served as the commander of North Korea's Supreme Guard Command, when he was replaced by Kwak Chang-sik.[2][3][4] The force is responsible for the personal protection of the ruling Kim family.[5][6]
He is also a member of the Workers' Party of Korea and its Central Military Commission.[7]
References
- ^ 윤정린(남성). nkinfo.unikorea.go.kr (in Korean). Ministry of Unification. Retrieved 17 March 2019.
- ^ "Gen. Yun Jong Rin (Yun Chong-rin)". North Korea Leadership Watch. 24 February 2018.
- ^ "Old Leaders Who May Wield Power In North Korea's New Government". The New York Times.
- ^ 하윤아 (5 June 2020). "北 정찰총국장·호위사령관 교체된 내막 들여다보니" (in Korean). Daily NK. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- ^ "NK leader rushes to defense command after Gadhafi's death". The Dong-a Ilbo.
- ^ "Kim Jong Un Visits Kumsusan Palace of Sun". KCNA. 15 April 2013. Archived from the original on 27 December 2013. Retrieved 26 December 2013.
- ^ Herman, Luke. "DPRK Military / Security Hierarchy" (PDF). The Peninsula. Korea Economic Institute. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 December 2013. Retrieved 27 December 2013.