About Chŏng Sang-chin
Lived 1918 – 2013 (aged 95). Chŏng Sang-chin was a Russian politician and journalist.
Personal life Chŏng was reportedly over tall and physically attractive. According to a 2012 interview with Chŏng, Kim Il Sung himself complimented Chŏng on his looks.
He converted to Christianity while stationed in Korea in 1945, after reading a bible translated into Korean. He was fond of Soviet culture, although critical of its totalitarian government. He highly admired authors such as Leo Tolstoy and Alexander Pushkin.
He was married four times and had two daughters. He expressed regret near the end of his life for not having been more active in his children's lives.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Chŏng Sang-chin?
Soviet-North Korean soldier (1918–2013)
When was Chŏng Sang-chin born?
Chŏng Sang-chin was born on 5 May 1918 in Primorskaya Oblast.
When did Chŏng Sang-chin die?
Chŏng Sang-chin died on 15 June 2013.
What was Chŏng Sang-chin's occupation?
Chŏng Sang-chin was a politician and journalist.
What nationality was Chŏng Sang-chin?
Chŏng Sang-chin was Russian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chŏng Sang-chin. https://biography.guide/chong-sang-chin/
MLA: "Chŏng Sang-chin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chong-sang-chin/.
Chicago: "Chŏng Sang-chin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/chong-sang-chin/.
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