Pak Yong-sik

ModernGeneralNorth Korea1950 — ?

North Korean defense minister, executed or purged.

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Quick Facts

Born

1950

Country

North Korea

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)40

Political (20%)49

Influence (20%)71

Legacy (20%)52

Leadership (15%)43

Strategy (15%)62

Total Score54.3

Pak Yong-sik — Complete Timeline

2015 AD

Appointed Minister of People's Armed ForcesPolitical Action◆ Major

Pak Yong-sik was appointed as North Korea's Minister of People's Armed Forces, making him the top military official responsible for the Korean People's Army. This appointment placed him in a key position during a period of heightened tensions with South Korea and the United States.

North KoreaMilitary LeadershipKim Jong-un

Impact: national

2018 AD

Purged and executedPolitical Action◆ Major

Pak Yong-sik was reportedly purged and executed by the Kim Jong-un regime. His removal was part of a broader crackdown on military officials, reflecting ongoing power struggles within the North Korean leadership.

North KoreaPurgeExecution

Impact: nationaltragic