Ri Kun-mo, also translated as Ri Gun-mo (5 April 1926[1][2] – 2001)[3][4] was a North Korean politician. He was Prime Minister from 29 December 1986 to 12 December 1988, when he was replaced, reportedly due to poor health.[5] He succeeded Kang Song-san. His successor was Yon Hyong-muk.
Ri Kun-mo | |
|---|---|
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| 6th Premier of North Korea | |
| In office 29 December 1986 – 12 December 1988 | |
| Leader | Kim Il Sung |
| Preceded by | Kang Song-san |
| Succeeded by | Yon Hyong-muk |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 April 1926 Heian'nan-dō (South Pyongan Province), Korea, Empire of Japan |
| Died | 2001 (aged 74–75) |
| Korean name | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 리근모 |
| Hancha | 李根模 |
| Revised Romanization | I Geunmo |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ri Kŭnmo |
In 1998 he was nominated Chief Secretary for North Hamgyong Province,[6] but he was removed in 2001[7] and presumably died shortly thereafter.[8]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "KBS WORLD Radio". Archived from the original on 1 December 2010. Retrieved 7 December 2012.
- ^ "Ri Kun-mo". CyberNK. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
- ^ 북서 단행된 올해 주요 인사. Archived from the original on 3 September 2018. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ Source for death
- ^ "Press release of Li Gun Mo's replacement 12 December 1988". Britannica Online. Britannica. Retrieved 13 December 2010.
- ^ "G.S. Kim Jong Il gives on-site guidance to Songjin Steel Complex". Archived from the original on 3 September 2018. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ "北, 함북도당 책임비서에 홍석형 임명". Archived from the original on 3 September 2018. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ 북서 단행된 올해 주요 인사. Archived from the original on 3 September 2018. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
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