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Won Ung-hui

1939 – 2004

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About Won Ung-hui

Lived 1939 – 2004 (aged 64–65). Won Ung-hui was a North Korean politician.

Won Ung-hui (; 1939 – May 15, 2004) was a North Korean politician and military officer, served as commander of the Military Security Command of the Korean People's Army. He was a member of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, and member of the Supreme People's Assembly. He holds the rank of General.

Biography Won Ung-hui became major general of the Korean People's Army in 1983. Five years later, he was elected to the alternate member of the Party Central Committee. In the election to the 9th convocation of the Supreme People's Assembly in 1990, he was elected as a member for the first time and served as a political member of the Air Force Command. Since then, the Military Security Command led by Won Ung-hui has lost momentum. At the same time, even though Won Ung-hui was successfully re-elected in the election for the 10th convocation of the Supreme People's Assembly, he has been neglected by Kim Jong Il. In 2003, Won Ung-hui retired and died on May 15, 2004, of liver cancer.

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Important facts

Born
1939, Korea under Japanese rule
Birth century
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Positions held
Member of the Supreme People's Assembly

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Who was Won Ung-hui?

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When was Won Ung-hui born?

Won Ung-hui was born in 1939 in Korea under Japanese rule.

When did Won Ung-hui die?

Won Ung-hui died on 15 May 2004.

What was Won Ung-hui's occupation?

Won Ung-hui was a politician.

What nationality was Won Ung-hui?

Won Ung-hui was North Korean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Won Ung-hui

· Wikidata: Q16904630

· DBpedia: Won Ung-hui

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