About O Kum-chol
Born 1947. O Kum-chol is a North Korean politician.
O Kum-chol (; born February 24, 1947) is an army general and politician in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea). He is a vice-chief of the General Staff Department of the Korean People's Army and a member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea.
His father, O Paek-ryong, was the former director of the General Escort Bureau. His brother, O Chol-san, is a political member of the Naval Command of the Korean People's Army.
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Who is O Kum-chol?
North Korean politician
When was O Kum-chol born?
O Kum-chol was born on 24 February 1947 in Pyongyang.
What is O Kum-chol's occupation?
O Kum-chol is a politician.
What nationality is O Kum-chol?
O Kum-chol is North Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). O Kum-chol. https://biography.guide/o-kum-chol/
MLA: "O Kum-chol." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/o-kum-chol/.
Chicago: "O Kum-chol." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/o-kum-chol/.
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