Jo Myong-rok

ModernGeneralNorth Korea1928 — ?

First vice marshal to visit the White House.

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Quick Facts

Born

1928

Country

North Korea

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)32

Political (20%)54

Influence (20%)71

Legacy (20%)55

Leadership (15%)76

Strategy (15%)58

Total Score59.3

Jo Myong-rok — Complete Timeline

1997 AD

Promoted to Vice MarshalPolitical Action◆ Major

Jo Myong-rok was promoted to the rank of Vice Marshal, a high military rank in North Korea. This promotion recognized his role in the military and political hierarchy under Kim Jong-il.

Military RankNorth KoreaPromotion

Impact: national

1998 AD

Appointed First Vice Chairman of the National Defense CommissionPolitical Action◆ Major

Jo Myong-rok was appointed First Vice Chairman of the National Defense Commission, the second-highest position in North Korea's top governing body. This made him a key figure in the Kim Jong-il regime.

Political AppointmentNorth KoreaNational Defense Commission

Impact: national

2000 AD

Visited the White HousePolitical Action

Jo Myong-rok, as First Vice Chairman of the National Defense Commission, visited the White House as a special envoy of Kim Jong-il. He met with U.S. President Bill Clinton, marking the highest-level North Korean visit to the United States at that time.

DiplomacyNorth KoreaUnited StatesKim Jong-il

Impact: globalconstructive