Kwon Yong-jin

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In this Korean name, the family name is Kwon.
Vice Marshal
Kwon Yong-jin
Director of the General Political Bureau of the Korean People's Army
Assumed office
January 2021
LeaderKim Jong-un
Preceded byKim Su-gil
Personal details
BornUnknown
Pyongyang, North Korea
Political partyWorkers' Party of Korea
Military service
Allegiance North Korea
Branch/serviceFlag of the Korean People's Army (1992–1993).svg Korean People's Army
RankDPRK-Army-OF-10a.svg Vice Marshal

Kwon Yong-jin (Korean: 권영진) is a North Korean politician and military officer who currently serves as the director of the General Political Bureau of the Korean People's Army since January 2021.

Biography[]

Kwon Yong-jin is the director of the General Political Bureau of the Korean People's Army (KPA). He has served in this post since he replaced Kim Su-gil in January 2021. On 24 February 2021 Kwon Yong-jin alongside Minister of People's Armed Forces Kim Jong-Gwan were both promoted to the rank of Vice Marshal.[1][2]

References[]

  1. ^ 이원주 (11 January 2021). "(4th LD) N. Korea crowns leader Kim Jong-un as party's general secretary". Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
  2. ^ "CMC Meeting Held | North Korea Leadership Watch". www.nkleadershipwatch.org. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
Preceded by Director of the KPA General Political Bureau
2021-preseant 		Incumbent


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