About Jo Yon-jun
Born 1937. Jo Yon-jun is a North Korean politician.
Jo Yon-jun (; born September 28, 1937) is a North Korean politician. Jo is a candidate member of the Politburo of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and former first deputy in the Organization and Guidance Department (OGD) of the Central Committee of the WPK.
In 2016, in a round of sanctions targeted at human rights abuses in North Korea, he was placed under sanctions by the United States as the man who is responsible for the execution of defectors from the country.
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Who is Jo Yon-jun?
North Korean politician
When was Jo Yon-jun born?
Jo Yon-jun was born on 28 September 1937 in Kowon County.
What is Jo Yon-jun's occupation?
Jo Yon-jun is a politician.
What nationality is Jo Yon-jun?
Jo Yon-jun is North Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jo Yon-jun. https://biography.guide/jo-yon-jun/
MLA: "Jo Yon-jun." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jo-yon-jun/.
Chicago: "Jo Yon-jun." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jo-yon-jun/.
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