Kim Yun-sim
Kim Yun-sim | |
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김윤심 | |
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Born | 1923 Korea, Empire of Japan |
Died | c. June 2021 (aged 98) |
Citizenship | North Korean |
Nationality | North Korean |
Political party | Workers' Party of Korea |
Occupation | Military officer, politician |
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Kim Yun-sim (Korean: 김윤심; 1923 – c. June 2021) was a North Korean politician and fleet admiral. He served as commander of the Korean People's Navy.
Biography
In May 1977, Kim Yun-sim served as division commander of the Korean People's Army, and was appointed commander of the West Sea Fleet in July 1991. In November 1996, he was promoted to lieutenant general in the People's Army and admiral in the People's Navy in April 1997, respectively. He was appointed naval commander in June 1997. In April 2002, he was promoted to captain of the People's Army. In December 2007, he withdrew from the position of naval commander.[1] In September 1998, he was elected the 10th delegate of the Supreme People's Assembly, and in September 2003 he was elected the 11th delegate.
In February 2012, he received the Kim Jong-il Medal.
Kim died around June 2021, at the age of 98.[2]
References
- Photo of Kim Yun-sim
Military offices | ||
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Preceded by ? | Commander of the Korean People's Navy 1997–2007 | Succeeded by Jong Myong-do |
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- Kim Kyong-hui
- Kim Rak-gyom
- Kim Won-hong
- Ri Yong-gil
- Pak To-chun
- Pak Yong-sik
- Pak Jae-gyong
- O Kuk-ryol
- Yun Jong-rin
- Choe Pu-il
- Hong Sung-mu
- Kim Pyong-ryul
- Kim Yong-chol
- Jong Chang-ryol
- Won Ung-hui
- Kim Song-gyu
- Pak Sung-won
- O Kum-chol
- So Hong-chan
- Jong Ho-gyun
- Ryo Chun-sok
- Thae Byong-ryol
- Kim Myong-guk
- Kim Kyong-ok
- Pang Tu-sop
- Jon Pyong-ho
- Jong Kyong-thaek
- Kim Jong-gwan
- No Kwang-chol
- Kim Su-gil
- Kang Sun-nam
- O Paek-ryong
- Pang Ho-san
- Rim Kwang-il
- Ri Thae-sop
- Kim Jong-sik
- Jo Kyong-chol
- O Il-jong
- Jang Chang-ha
- Kim Yun-sim
- Jong Myong-do
- Kim Myong-sik
- Ri Yong-ju
- Ri Pyong-chol
- Kim Kwang-hyok
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