Kim Tu-bong
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Kim Tu-bong was the first Chairman of the Workers' Party of North Korea from 1946 to 1949. He was known in South Korean history as a linguist, scholar, revolutionary and politician. His most famous wo
Kim in 1955
Kim Tu-bong (right) sitting next to Kim Il Sung (center)
From left to right: Pak Chang-ok, Li Jishen, Kim Tu-bong, Zhu De, Kim Il Sung, Averky Aristov, Pak Chŏng Ae, and Choe Yong-gon in 1955.
Choe Yong-gon (official)
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Choe Yong-gon was a North Korean military officer and politician. He served as the Chief Commander of the Korean People's Army from 1948 to 1950, and as defence minister from 1948 to 1957. He also ser
Kim Tu-bong
…of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly In office 9 September 1948 – 20 September 1957 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Choe Yong-gon Personal details Born 16 February 1889 Busan, Joseon Died between March 1958 and 1960 (aged 69–71) North Korea Party Workers' Party of Korea (1949–1958…
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Choe Yong-gon, Kim Chaek, Kim Il, and Kang Kon receiving the first domestically produced Type 49 submachine guns from President Kim Il Sung, 1949.
Choe Yong-gon with the Chairman of the People's Republic of China Liu Shaoqi during his official visit to Beijing, 5 June 1963.
Choe Yong-gon and Kim Il Sung at Kim Chaek's funeral, 1 February 1951.