When was Yon Hyong-muk born?

Yon Hyong-muk was born on 3 November 1931 in Kankyō-hoku Prefecture.

What positions has Yon Hyong-muk held?

Positions held by Yon Hyong-muk include: Premier of North Korea (1988–1992).

Where did Yon Hyong-muk study?

Yon Hyong-muk was educated at Mangyongdae Revolutionary School.

Yon Hyong-muk

7th Premier of North Korea (1931-2005)

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Yon Hyong-muk, also spelt Yong Hyong-muk, was a long-serving politician in North Korea and at the height of his career the most powerful person in that country outside the Kim family. He was Prime Minister of North Korea from 1988 to 1992.

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Born: 3 November 1931 wd
Place of birth: Kankyō-hoku Prefecture wd
Died: 23 October 2005 wd
Place of death: Pyongyang wd
Citizenship: North Korea wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: Workers’ Party of Korea wd
Education: Mangyongdae Revolutionary School wd

Positions held wd

Premier of North Korea (12 December 1988 – 11 December 1992)

Awards wd

Hero of Labor
Order of Kim Il Sung

Questions

When was Yon Hyong-muk born?: Yon Hyong-muk was born on 3 November 1931 in Kankyō-hoku Prefecture.
What positions has Yon Hyong-muk held?: Positions held by Yon Hyong-muk include: Premier of North Korea (1988–1992).
Where did Yon Hyong-muk study?: Yon Hyong-muk was educated at Mangyongdae Revolutionary School.

Sources

Last updated 5 November 2026 · facts checked 10 November 2026

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