1. Ri Ul-sol was a North Korean politician and military official.
14 Facts About Ri Ul-sol
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Ri Ul-sol played an important role in the administrations of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, achieving the rank of marshal of the Korean People's Army.
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Ri Ul-sol was responsible for the safety of top North Korean leaders and their families as Commander of the Guard.
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Ri Ul-sol was born in 1921 in Songjin, North Hamgyong Province.
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Ri Ul-sol fought for Korea's independence from Japan alongside Kim Il Sung in World War II.
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Ri Ul-sol was promoted through the North Korean military system, earning the following ranks:.
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Ri Ul-sol was one of only a handful to have been promoted to the rank of Marshal, the second highest North Korean military rank.
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Furthermore, Ri Ul-sol became a member of the Central Military Commission of the WPK in October 1980, and a member of the National Defence Commission in May 1990.
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Ri Ul-sol was a member of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea in November 1970.
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Ri Ul-sol was part of the Funeral Committees for both Kim Il Sung and O Jin-u.
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Politically, Ri Ul-sol was one of the last surviving members of the first generation of North Korean leadership.
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Ri Ul-sol retired from most of his positions in 2003 during a reshuffle and was not considered to be a major player in North Korean politics.
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Ri Ul-sol was the recipient of various awards, including the Order of Kim Il Sung, Hero of Labour and Order of the National Flag.
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Ri Ul-sol was twice awarded the title of the Hero of the DPRK.