Yun Jong-rin

Yun Jong-rin (born 1938[1]) is a general of the Korean People's Army Ground Force. He is serving as the commander of North Korea's Supreme Guard Command since 2010.[2][3]

Yun Jong-rin
Supreme LeaderKim Jong-il
Kim Jong-un
Personal details
Born1938
Japanese-controlled Korea
CitizenshipNorth Korean
NationalityKorean
Political partyWorkers' Party of Korea
Military service
Allegiance North Korea
Branch/service Korean People's Army
Rank General
Yun Jong-rin
Chosŏn'gŭl
윤정린
Hancha
尹正麟
Revised RomanizationYun Jeongnin
McCune–ReischauerYun Chŏngnin

The force is responsible for the personal protection of the ruling Kim family.[4][5] He is also a member of the Workers' Party of Korea and its Central Military Commission.[6]

References

  1. 윤정린(남성). nkinfo.unikorea.go.kr (in Korean). Ministry of Unification. Retrieved 17 March 2019.
  2. "Gen. Yun Jong Rin (Yun Chong-rin)". North Korea Leadership Watch. 24 February 2018.
  3. "Old Leaders Who May Wield Power In North Korea's New Government". The New York Times.
  4. "NK leader rushes to defense command after Gadhafi`s death". Dong-A Ilbo.
  5. "Kim Jong Un Visits Kumsusan Palace of Sun". KCNA. 15 April 2013. Archived from the original on 27 December 2013. Retrieved 26 December 2013.
  6. Herman, Luke. "DPRK Military / Security Hierarchy" (PDF). The Peninsula. Korea Economic Institute.


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