Ri Yong-ho

ModernPoliticianNorth Korea1956 — ?

North Korean foreign minister and nuclear negotiator.

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Quick Facts

Born

1956

Country

North Korea

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)23

Political (20%)63

Influence (20%)73

Legacy (20%)55

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score60.2

Ri Yong-ho — Complete Timeline

2016 AD

Appointed Foreign Minister of North KoreaPolitical Action◆ Major

Ri Yong-ho was appointed Foreign Minister of North Korea in 2016, replacing Ri Su-yong. He was a veteran diplomat who had served as ambassador to the United Kingdom and as a nuclear negotiator.

North KoreaDiplomacyForeign Minister

Impact: national

2017 AD

Led North Korea's delegation to the UN General AssemblyPolitical Action◆ Major

Ri Yong-ho addressed the United Nations General Assembly in 2017, where he threatened to test a hydrogen bomb over the Pacific Ocean. His speech escalated tensions with the U.S. and led to increased sanctions against North Korea.

North KoreaUNNuclear Threats

Impact: globaldestructive

2018 AD

Negotiated at the Singapore SummitPolitical Action◆ Major

Ri Yong-ho was a key member of the North Korean delegation at the first U.S.-North Korea summit in Singapore. He participated in working-level discussions on denuclearization and security guarantees, though the summit's joint statement was vague.

North KoreaUS SummitSingapore

Impact: global

2019 AD

Participated in the Hanoi SummitPolitical Action◆ Major

Ri Yong-ho accompanied Kim Jong-un to the second U.S.-North Korea summit in Hanoi. He was involved in the negotiations that ultimately broke down over disagreements on sanctions relief and denuclearization steps.

North KoreaUS SummitHanoi

Impact: global