Choe Yong-gon

ModernPoliticianNorth Korea1900 — 1976

North Korean supreme assembly president.

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Quick Facts

Born

1900

Died

1976

Country

North Korea

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)14

Political (20%)26

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)37

Leadership (15%)45

Strategy (15%)35

Total Score36.5

Choe Yong-gon — Complete Timeline

1950 AD

Appointed Vice Premier of North KoreaPolitical Action

Choe Yong-gon was appointed Vice Premier of North Korea in 1950, during the Korean War. He served in this role until 1957, overseeing economic and administrative affairs under Premier Kim Il-sung.

Vice PremierKorean WarKim Il-sung

Impact: national

1957 AD

Elected President of the Supreme People's AssemblyPolitical Action◆ Major

Choe Yong-gon was elected President of the Supreme People's Assembly, North Korea's legislature, in 1957. He held this position until 1972, serving as the nominal head of state during the consolidation of Kim Il-sung's rule.

Supreme People's AssemblyHead of StateKim Il-sung

Impact: national

1972 AD

Purged from Political LeadershipPolitical Action◆ Major

Choe Yong-gon was removed from his position as President of the Supreme People's Assembly in 1972, likely due to a power struggle or Kim Il-sung's consolidation of authority. He was subsequently purged and died in obscurity in 1976.

PurgePower StruggleKim Il-sung

Impact: nationaldestructive