About Kim Jong-hwan
Lived 1923 – 2022 (aged 98). Kim Jong-hwan was a South Korean military personnel.
Kim Jong-hwan (; 2 September 1923 – 23 August 2022) was a South Korean military officer and politician. An independent, he served as Minister of the Interior from 1979 to 1980, whilst during his military career he served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from December 1975 until December 1979.
Kim died on 23 August 2022, at the age of 98.
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Who was Kim Jong-hwan?
South Korean military officer and politician (1923–2022)
When was Kim Jong-hwan born?
Kim Jong-hwan was born on 2 September 1923 in Gyeonggi Province, Korea under Japanese occupation.
When did Kim Jong-hwan die?
Kim Jong-hwan died on 23 August 2022.
What was Kim Jong-hwan's occupation?
Kim Jong-hwan was a military personnel.
What nationality was Kim Jong-hwan?
Kim Jong-hwan was South Korean.
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· DBpedia: Kim Jong-hwan (military officer)
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