About Kim Yun-sim
Lived 1923 – 2021 (aged 97–98). Kim Yun-sim was a North Korean politician.
Kim Yun-sim (; 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. 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.
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Who was Kim Yun-sim?
General, Politician of North Korea
When was Kim Yun-sim born?
Kim Yun-sim was born in 1923 in Korea under Japanese rule.
When did Kim Yun-sim die?
Kim Yun-sim died in 2021.
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Kim Yun-sim was a politician.
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Kim Yun-sim was North Korean.
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