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Ri Yong-mu
ModernGeneralNorth Korea1923 — ?
North Korean vice marshal, long-lived elite.
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Quick Facts
Born
1923
Country
North Korea
Era
Modern
Occupation
General
Score Overview
Military (10%)23
Political (20%)26
Influence (20%)50
Legacy (20%)42
Leadership (15%)58
Strategy (15%)40
Total Score41.8
Ri Yong-mu — Complete Timeline
1970 AD
Purged and RehabilitatedPolitical Action◆ Major
Ri Yong-mu was purged from his positions in the 1970s, reportedly due to factional struggles within the North Korean elite. He was later rehabilitated and returned to high office, demonstrating the volatile nature of North Korean politics.
PurgeNorth KoreaPolitical Struggle
Impact: nationaldestructive
1992 AD
Promoted to Vice MarshalPolitical Action◆ Major
Ri Yong-mu was promoted to the rank of Vice Marshal, a high military rank in North Korea. This promotion placed him among the top military leaders loyal to Kim Il-sung and later Kim Jong-il.
Military RankNorth KoreaPromotion
Impact: national
1998 AD
Appointed to the National Defense CommissionPolitical Action◆ Major
Ri Yong-mu was appointed as a member of the National Defense Commission, North Korea's highest governing body. He served in this role for many years, contributing to military and security decisions.
Political AppointmentNorth KoreaNational Defense Commission
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
9
Culture
9
Ideology
10
Legacy
9
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