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Kim Chol-man

North Korean general (1920-2018) · North Korea · On the map · Politicians · Died at 98

Kim Chol-man was a North Korean politician and military official. He was a member of several important committees and organizations, including the 6th Central Military Commission, the 6th Politburo, and the Second Economic Committee.

Kim Chol-man is read about 15 times a day, in 6 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 10 October 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 120 days, one point a day.

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Awards

Order of Kim Il Sung
Hero of the Republic
Hero of Labor
Order of Kim Jong Il

About this person

He was at the forefront of the North Korean munitions industry, the country's economic base. In old age Kim was no longer considered a major player in North Korean politics, having retired from most of his important posts.

Country
North Korea
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1920 to 2018 · aged 98