Ri Yong-mu

North Korean politician (1925–2022)

Ri Yong-mu (25 January 1925 – 27 January 2022) was a North Korean senior official. He was a member of the Politburo of the Workers' Party of Korea. He was vice-chairman of the National Defence Commission of North Korea and vice-marshal of the Korean People's Army.[1]

Ri died from a heart attack on 27 January 2022, two days after his 97th birthday.[2]

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  1. "Ri Yong-mu". Korean Broadcasting System. Retrieved 20 December 2011.
  2. "Ri Yong Mu Passes Away". Korean Central News Agency – via KCNA Watch.