Hero of the Republic
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Hero of the Republic is a North Korean honorific title. It was created on 30 June 1950 as Hero of the Korean People's Republic. It was the first title created in the country. Despite having been creat
A Korean People's Navy daechwa (senior captain) wearing a Hero of the Republic award.
Relief depicting the award at Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery
Kim Yong-ju
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Kim Yong-ju was a North Korean politician and the younger brother of Kim Il Sung, who ruled North Korea from 1948 to 1994. Under his brother's rule, Kim Yong-ju held key posts including Politburo memb
Hero of the Republic
…Kang Tong-yun, unknown when awarded. Kim Yong-ju, unknown when awarded. Kang Ki-sop, unknown when awarded…
Kim in 2014