About Ri Kun-mo
Lived 1926 – 2001 (aged 74–75). Ri Kun-mo was a North Korean politician.
Ri Kun-mo, also translated as Ri Gun-mo (5 April 1926 – 2001) was a North Korean politician. He was Prime Minister from 29 December 1986 to 12 December 1988, when he was replaced, reportedly due to poor health. He succeeded Kang Song-san. His successor was Yon Hyong-muk.
In 1998 he was nominated Chief Secretary for North Hamgyong Province, but he was removed in 2001 and presumably died shortly thereafter.
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Who was Ri Kun-mo?
North Korean politician (1926-2001)
When was Ri Kun-mo born?
Ri Kun-mo was born on 5 April 1926 in South Pyongan Province.
When did Ri Kun-mo die?
Ri Kun-mo died in 2001.
What was Ri Kun-mo's occupation?
Ri Kun-mo was a politician.
What nationality was Ri Kun-mo?
Ri Kun-mo was North Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ri Kun-mo. https://biography.guide/ri-kun-mo/
MLA: "Ri Kun-mo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ri-kun-mo/.
Chicago: "Ri Kun-mo." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ri-kun-mo/.
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