Nam Il
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This is a Korean name; the family name is Hyon.
| Nam Il | |
|---|---|
 Nam Il waiting to depart from the Korean War Armistice Negotiations site at Kaesong, Korea. August 1, 1951. | |
| Born |
June 5, 1915 Russian Far East |
| Died |
March 7, 1976 North Korea |
| Buried at | North Korea |
| Allegiance |
 North Korea  Soviet Union |
| Service/branch |
 Korean People's Army Soviet Army |
| Years of service |
1948-1976 1940s |
| Rank | General |
| Relations | Nam Jong - son |
Nam Il (June 5, 1915-March 7, 1976) was a North Korean General in the Korean People's Army and co-signer of the Korean Armistice Agreement.
Nam was born in the Russian Far East to Korean parents on June 5, 1915.[1]
Educated at Smolensk Military School and at Tashkent, Nam became chief of staff of a Soviet Army division during World War II.[1]
Returning to Korea at end of the war, Nam later served as North Korean Foreign Minister and Chief of Staff of the Korean People's Army.
Nam died on March 7, 1976.
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| Party political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by TBD |
Foreign Minister of North Korea (DPRK) | Incumbent |
| Military offices | ||
| Preceded by |
Chief of the General Staff of the Korean People's Army | Succeeded by |
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