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Ri Ul-sol
ModernGeneralNorth Korea1921 — ?
Kim Il-sung bodyguard and marshal of the KPA.
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Quick Facts
Born
1921
Country
North Korea
Era
Modern
Occupation
General
Score Overview
Military (10%)23
Political (20%)26
Influence (20%)47
Legacy (20%)38
Leadership (15%)51
Strategy (15%)40
Total Score38.9
Ri Ul-sol — Complete Timeline
1948 AD
Appointed commander of the KPA Guard CommandPolitical Action◆ Major
Ri Ul-sol was appointed commander of the Korean People's Army Guard Command, making him the chief bodyguard of Kim Il-sung. This position placed him in close proximity to the North Korean leader for decades.
North KoreaBodyguardKim Il-sung
Impact: national
1995 AD
Promoted to Marshal of the Korean People's ArmyPolitical Action◆ Major
Ri Ul-sol was promoted to the rank of Marshal of the Korean People's Army, the highest military rank in North Korea. This promotion recognized his decades of service and loyalty to the Kim family.
North KoreaMilitary RankKim Jong-il
Impact: national
2003 AD
Retired from active dutyPolitical Action
Ri Ul-sol retired from active military duty, ending his long career as a key figure in the North Korean leadership. He remained a symbolic figure of loyalty to the Kim dynasty.
North KoreaRetirementMilitary
Impact: national
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
7
Tactics
7
Battles
7
Army Scale
7
War Impact
7
Political
Governance
7
Reform
7
Stability
7
Policy
8
Power
7
Influence
History
9
Global
8
Culture
9
Ideology
9
Legacy
9
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