When was Choe Yong-rim born?

Choe Yong-rim was born on 20 November 1930 in Kankyō-hoku Prefecture.

What positions has Choe Yong-rim held?

Positions held by Choe Yong-rim include: Premier of North Korea (2010–2013); member of the Supreme People's Assembly.

Where did Choe Yong-rim study?

Choe Yong-rim was educated at Kim Il-sung University, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Mangyongdae Revolutionary School.

Choe Yong-rim

North Korean politician (born 1930)

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Choe Yong-rim is a North Korean politician who served as the Premier of North Korea from June 2010 to April 2013 and was a member of the 6th Presidium of the Workers' Party of Korea. He has been described by The New York Times as a "KWP insider" and a "friend of Kim Jong Il's family." He was also honorary vice-president of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly, the country's parliament.

Quick facts

Born: 20 November 1930 wd
Place of birth: Kankyō-hoku Prefecture wd
Citizenship: North Korea wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: Workers’ Party of Korea wd
Education: Kim Il-sung University, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Mangyongdae Revolutionary School wd

Positions held wd

Premier of North Korea (7 June 2010 – 1 April 2013)
member of the Supreme People's Assembly

Awards wd

Order of Kim Jong Il (2012)
Order of Kim Il Sung
Order of the National Flag, 1st class

Questions

When was Choe Yong-rim born?: Choe Yong-rim was born on 20 November 1930 in Kankyō-hoku Prefecture.
What positions has Choe Yong-rim held?: Positions held by Choe Yong-rim include: Premier of North Korea (2010–2013); member of the Supreme People's Assembly.
Where did Choe Yong-rim study?: Choe Yong-rim was educated at Kim Il-sung University, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Mangyongdae Revolutionary School.

Sources

Last updated 5 November 2026 · facts checked 10 November 2026

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"Choe Yong-rim". DigiNepal. Last updated 5 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/choe-yong-rim. Retrieved 10 November 2026.

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