About Roh Chol-min
Born 1998. Roh Chol-min is a human rights defender.
Roh Chol-min (; born 1998), also known as Noh Cheol-min, is a former North Korean soldier who defected to South Korea across the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on December 21, 2017.
Early life and pedigree Roh was born into a family with high-status social lineage.
Military service and observations Roh was drafted into the KPA's 200,000-strong special forces, a selection influenced by his social "foundation" and his physical height—5 feet 8 inches—which is considered exceptionally tall in North Korea.
Life in South Korea After completing the mandatory integration process at the Hanawon center, Roh settled in Seoul.
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Who is Roh Chol-min?
North Korean soldier (born 1998)
When was Roh Chol-min born?
Roh Chol-min was born in 1998.
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Roh Chol-min is a human rights defender.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roh Chol-min. https://biography.guide/roh-chol-min/
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