About Ryu Mi-yong
Lived 1921 – 2016 (aged 95). Ryu Mi-yong was a North Korean politician.
Ryu Mi-yong (; 14 February 1921 – 23 November 2016) was the chairwoman of the North Korean Chondoist Chongu Party. She was a standing committee member of the 10th Supreme People's Assembly. She and her husband Choe Deok-sin defected to the North in 1986.
Ryu had received the Order of Kim Il Sung, Order of Kim Jong Il and National Reunification Prize.
On her funeral committee were: Yang Hyong-sop Kim Yong-chol Kim Yong-dae Jon Yong-nam Ju Yong-gil Ri Myong-gil Kim Jong-sung Ri Song-won Pak Myong-chol Ri Kil-song Yun Jong-ho
Awards and honors A frame displaying Ryu's decorations was placed at the foot of her bier during her funeral.
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Who was Ryu Mi-yong?
North Korean politician (1921-2016)
When was Ryu Mi-yong born?
Ryu Mi-yong was born on 14 February 1921 in Manchuria.
When did Ryu Mi-yong die?
Ryu Mi-yong died on 23 November 2016 in Pyongyang.
What was Ryu Mi-yong's occupation?
Ryu Mi-yong was a politician.
What nationality was Ryu Mi-yong?
Ryu Mi-yong was North Korean.
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