Ri Myong-su
| Ri Myong-su | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 리명수 |
|---|---|
| Hancha | 李明洙 |
| Revised Romanization | I Myeongsu |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ri Myŏngsu |
This is a Korean name; the family name is Ri.
General Ri Myong-su (born 1937 in Myongchon, North Hamgyong) is the former North Korean head of the Ministry of People’s Security.[1][2]
Ri was a confidant and military aide of the former North Korean leader Kim Jong-il. He was appointed to the position by Kim Jong-il in April 2011 and served in that role until removed from power by Kim Jong-un in February 2013.[3][4]
He was replaced by the current Minister of Public Security Choe Pu-il.[5]
See also
References
- ↑ "Officials from China, DPRK pledge consolidation of friendship", Xinhua,
- ↑ KCNA Watch
- ↑ Biography at NKLeadershipWatch
- ↑ Leadership Hierarchy, GlobalSecurity.org
- ↑