North Korea’s former ‘head of state’ Kim Yong Nam dead at 97
Summary
Kim Yong Nam, the former nominal head of state of North Korea, died at the age of 97. He led North Korea's parliament for over 20 years and was a senior diplomat. He passed away due to multiple organ failure related to cancer.Key Facts
- Kim Yong Nam died at 97 from multiple organ failure related to cancer.
- He served as the head of North Korea's parliament from 1998 to 2019.
- Kim Yong Nam was a loyal supporter of North Korea's ruling Kim family.
- He was considered North Korea's ceremonial head of state for over two decades.
- Leader Kim Jong Un paid his respects after Kim Yong Nam's death.
- Kim Yong Nam visited South Korea in 2018 for the Pyeongchang Olympics.
- He was replaced in April 2019 by Choe Ryong Hae as head of parliament.
- He studied at Kim Il Sung University and Moscow State University.
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