1. Kim Chol-man was a North Korean politician and military official.
16 Facts About Kim Chol-man
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Kim Chol-man was a member of several important committees and organizations, including the 6th Central Military Commission, the 6th Politburo, and the Second Economic Committee.
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Kim Chol-man was at the forefront of the North Korean munitions industry, the country's economic base.
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In old age Kim was no longer considered a major player in North Korean politics, having retired from most of his important posts.
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Kim Chol-man is the brother-in-law of Han Tok-su, former chairman of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan.
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Kim Chol-man was trained at the Frunze Military Academy in the Soviet Union, then known as the RKKA Military Academy.
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Kim Chol-man saw action in the Korean War and suffered physical wounds.
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Kim Chol-man led North Korea's munitions industry, the country's economic base, along with Korean Workers' Party Secretary Jon Pyong-ho.
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In November 1967, as a member of the first generation of North Korean leadership, Kim Chol-man was elected as an alternate member to the 6th Central Committee of the Korean Workers' Party.
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Kim Chol-man was elevated to full member status in November 1970.
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Kim Chol-man's position was placed in danger following a 1969 purge of military officials, but survived untouched.
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In old age, Kim Chol-man was retired from many of his positions.
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Kim Chol-man held on to membership in the Central Military Committee until September 2010.
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Kim Chol-man was a delegate deputy to the 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th Supreme People's Assemblies.
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Kim Chol-man was the recipient of the Hero of the Republic and Double Hero awards in 1968 and 1992 respectively.
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Kim Chol-man died of bladder cancer on 3 December 2018 at the age of 98.