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Pak Pong-ju

Premier of North Korea from 2003 to 2007 and 2013 to 2019

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Pak Pong-ju is a North Korean politician who served as the Premier of North Korea from 2003 to 2007 and again from 2013 to 2019. He was elected a member of the Presidium of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) in 2016.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Kimchaek wd
Citizenship
North Korea wd
Occupation
politician wd
Political party
Workers’ Party of Korea wd

Positions held wd

  • Premier of North Korea (1 April 2013 – 11 April 2019)
  • Premier of North Korea (3 September 2003 – 11 April 2007)
  • Vice Chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea
  • Vice Chairman of the State Affairs Commission
  • member of the Presidium of the Politburo of the Workers' Party of Korea
  • member of the Supreme People's Assembly

Questions

When was Pak Pong-ju born?
Pak Pong-ju was born on 10 April 1939 in Kimchaek.
What positions has Pak Pong-ju held?
Positions held by Pak Pong-ju include: Premier of North Korea (2013–2019); Premier of North Korea (2003–2007); Vice Chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea; Vice Chairman of the State Affairs Commission; member of the Presidium of the Politburo of the Workers' Party of Korea.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Pak Pong-ju · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q494800 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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"Pak Pong-ju". DigiNepal. Last updated 5 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/pak-pong-ju. Retrieved 10 November 2026.

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