About Kwon Yong-jin
Kwon Yong-jin was a North Korean military personnel and politician.
Kwon Yong-jin is a North Korean politician and military officer who currently serves as the director of the General Political Bureau of the Korean People's Army since January 2021.
Biography Kwon Yong-jin was the director of the General Political Bureau of the Korean People's Army (KPA). He served in this post since he replaced Kim Su-gil in January 2021 until 2022. On 24 February 2021 Kwon Yong-jin alongside Minister of People's Armed Forces Kim Jong-Gwan were both promoted to the rank of Vice Marshal.
According to a KCTV video from February 6, 2022, Kwon became a General, an apparent demotion from his previous rank as a Vice Marshal.
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Who was Kwon Yong-jin?
North Korean politician and military officer
When was Kwon Yong-jin born?
Kwon Yong-jin was born in Pyongyang.
What was Kwon Yong-jin's occupation?
Kwon Yong-jin was a military personnel and politician.
What nationality was Kwon Yong-jin?
Kwon Yong-jin was North Korean.
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