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| office3 = Vice Chairman of the [[Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea]] |
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| term_start4 = 23 May 2020 |
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| term_end4 = 30 June 2021 |
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| predecessor4 = [[Choe Ryong-hae]] |
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| office2 = First Deputy Director of the |
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| leader2 = [[Kim Jong Un]] |
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| office = Commander of the [[Korean People's Army Air and Anti-Air Force]] |
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| 3blankname = Supreme Commander |
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| 3namedata = [[Kim Jong Un]] |
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| successor = [[Kim Kwang-hyok (politician)|Kim Kwang-hyok]] |
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| birth_date = {{birth year and age|1948}} |
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| birth_place = [[North Korea]] |
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| education = [[Red Flag Mangyongdae Revolutionary School]] |
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| rank = {{flagicon image|Marshal_of_the_KPA_rank_insignia.svg}} [[Wonsu|Marshal |
| rank = {{flagicon image|Marshal_of_the_KPA_rank_insignia.svg}} [[Wonsu|Marshal]] |
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| nationality = [[North Korean nationality law|Korean]] |
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| citizenship = [[Citizenship in North Korea|North Korean]] |
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| hangul = 리병철 |
| hangul = 리병철 |
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| hanja = 李炳鐵<ref name=nkinfo/>/李炳哲<ref>[https://www.yna.co.kr/nk/person/body?scope=title&query=%EB%A6%AC%EB%B3%91%EC%B2%A0&cid=CNK20060721286200370 리병철(李炳哲)LEE Byeong Cheol] 연합뉴스</ref> |
| hanja = 李炳鐵<ref name=nkinfo/> / 李炳哲<ref>[https://www.yna.co.kr/nk/person/body?scope=title&query=%EB%A6%AC%EB%B3%91%EC%B2%A0&cid=CNK20060721286200370 리병철(李炳哲)LEE Byeong Cheol] 연합뉴스</ref> |
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'''Ri Pyong-chol''' ({{Korean|hangul=리병철|context=north}}, born 1948)<ref name=nkinfo>{{cite web |url=http://nkinfo.unikorea.go.kr/nkp/theme/viewPeople.do?nkpmno=23305 |title=리병철 |language=ko |trans-title=Ri Pyong-chol |publisher=[[Ministry of Unification]] |access-date=January 12, 2018 |
'''Ri Pyong-chol''' ({{Korean|hangul=리병철|context=north}}, born 1948)<ref name=nkinfo>{{cite web |url=http://nkinfo.unikorea.go.kr/nkp/theme/viewPeople.do?nkpmno=23305 |title=리병철 |language=ko |trans-title=Ri Pyong-chol |publisher=[[Ministry of Unification]] |access-date=January 12, 2018}}</ref> is a [[North Korea]]n [[Wonsu|marshal]] and formerly a top advisor of supreme leader [[Kim Jong Un]], who serves as Vice Chairman of the [[Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea|Central Military Commission]] and a member of the [[Presidium of the Politburo of the Workers' Party of Korea]]. He is a relative of Kim's wife, [[Ri Sol-ju]]. He currently also serves as a director of a department of the [[Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea]] (WPK) and First Deputy Director of the WPK [[Organization and Guidance Department]] (OGD).<ref name="38north">{{cite web|url=https://www.38north.org/2014/10/mmadden100614/|website=[[38 North]]|title=The NDC's Fall Lineup: Results of the 13th SPA|access-date=2017-12-29}}</ref><ref name=Collins>{{cite web |last1=Collins |first1=Robert |title=North Korea’s ORGANIZATION AND GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT |url=https://www.hrnk.org/uploads/pdfs/Collins_OGD_Web.pdf |website=hrnk.org |publisher=Committee for Human Rights in North Korea |access-date=27 July 2020}}</ref> |
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General Ri's military and senior Party experience make him an important advisor to Kim Jong Un, especially during crisis.<ref name=Collins/> He is an alternate member of the WPK Political Bureau, and a deputy to the [[Supreme People's Assembly]].<ref name="nkleadershipwatch">{{cite web|url=http://www.nkleadershipwatch.org/general-ri-pyong-chol/|title=Ri Pyong Chol | North Korea Leadership Watch|website=nkleadershipwatch.org|access-date=2017-12-29}}</ref> |
General Ri's military and senior Party experience make him an important advisor to Kim Jong Un, especially during crisis.<ref name=Collins/> He is an alternate member of the WPK Political Bureau, and a deputy to the [[Supreme People's Assembly]].<ref name="nkleadershipwatch">{{cite web|url=http://www.nkleadershipwatch.org/general-ri-pyong-chol/|title=Ri Pyong Chol | North Korea Leadership Watch|website=nkleadershipwatch.org|access-date=2017-12-29}}</ref> Ri served in the [[Korean People's Army Air Force]] until 2014 at which time he became a senior party official.<ref name="newsweek">{{cite web|url=http://www.newsweek.com/who-are-north-korean-officials-us-sanctioned-kim-jong-sik-ri-pyong-chol-760655|website=newsweek.com|title=Who Are the North Korean Officials Sanctioned by the U.S.? Kim Jong Sik and Ri Pyong Chol Are the Real Rocket Men|access-date=2017-12-29}}</ref> |
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In December 2017, the U.S. Treasury department issued sanctions against him, blocking him from "any property or interests in property within U.S. jurisdiction, and prohibits [him] from transactions with American citizens".<ref name="suntimes">{{cite web|url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/treasury-issued-sanctions-against-key-leaders-north-korea-unlawful-weapons-programs/|title=Treasury issues sanctions against 2 North Korean officials | Chicago Sun-Times|website=chicago.suntimes.com|access-date=2017-12-29}}</ref> |
In December 2017, the U.S. Treasury department issued sanctions against him, blocking him from "any property or interests in property within U.S. jurisdiction, and prohibits [him] from transactions with American citizens".<ref name="suntimes">{{cite web|url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/treasury-issued-sanctions-against-key-leaders-north-korea-unlawful-weapons-programs/|title=Treasury issues sanctions against 2 North Korean officials | Chicago Sun-Times|website=chicago.suntimes.com|access-date=2017-12-29}}</ref> |
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In late 2019, Ri became a director of a department of the Central Committee of the party, possibly of the Munitions Industry Department, where he was previously the senior deputy director.<ref>{{Cite web |title=North Korea's New Year's Eve party plenum reveals major leadership reshuffle |last=Kim|first=Jeongmin |work=[[NK News]] |date=1 January 2020 |access-date=2 January 2020 |url= |
In late 2019, Ri became a director of a department of the Central Committee of the party, possibly of the Munitions Industry Department, where he was previously the senior deputy director.<ref>{{Cite web |title=North Korea's New Year's Eve party plenum reveals major leadership reshuffle |last=Kim|first=Jeongmin |work=[[NK News]] |date=1 January 2020 |access-date=2 January 2020 |url=https://www.nknews.org/2020/01/north-koreas-new-years-eve-party-plenum-reveals-major-leadership-reshuffle/}}</ref> |
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On 23 May 2020, Ri became a vice chairman of the [[Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rising stars: North Korea promotes two high-profile military officials |last=Zwirko |first=Colin |work=[[NK News]] |date=24 May |
On 23 May 2020, Ri became a vice chairman of the [[Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rising stars: North Korea promotes two high-profile military officials |last=Zwirko |first=Colin |work=[[NK News]] |date=24 May 2020 |access-date=25 May 2020 |url=https://www.nknews.org/2020/05/rising-stars-north-korea-promotes-two-high-profile-military-officials/}}</ref> On 13 August he also became a member of the [[Presidium of the Politburo of the Workers' Party of Korea]]. On 5 October, he was promoted to [[Wonsu|Marshal of the Korean People's Army]].<ref>{{Cite news|date=6 October 2020|title=Title of KPA Marshal Conferred in DPRK|work=[[Korean Central News Agency]]|url=https://kcnawatch.org/newstream/1601932697-683745083/title-of-kpa-marshal-conferred-in-dprk}}</ref> |
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Following an unspecified "serious incident" in June 2021, Ri was stripped of his military title and demoted to a junior position in the party.<ref>{{Cite news|date=6 September 2021|title=North Korea reveals new top military brass days after politburo meeting|work=[[NK News]]|url=https://www.nknews.org/2021/09/north-korea-reveals-new-top-military-brass-days-after-politburo-meeting/}}</ref> He was again identified as a Politburo Presidium member and secretary of the Central Committee at the celebrations for the 90th anniversary of the [[Korean People's Army]] on 25 April 2022. |
Following an unspecified "serious incident" in June 2021, Ri was stripped of his military title and demoted to a junior position in the party.<ref>{{Cite news|date=6 September 2021|title=North Korea reveals new top military brass days after politburo meeting|work=[[NK News]]|url=https://www.nknews.org/2021/09/north-korea-reveals-new-top-military-brass-days-after-politburo-meeting/}}</ref> He was again identified as a Politburo Presidium member and secretary of the Central Committee at the celebrations for the 90th anniversary of the [[Korean People's Army]] on 25 April 2022. |
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== Awards and honors == |
== Awards and honors == |
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During the 8 February 2023 parade, Ri was seen wearing all decorations awarded to him.<ref>{{Citation |title=조선인민군창건 75돐경축 열병식 성대히 거행 DPRK Military Parade Marks 75th KPA Birthday 朝鮮人民軍創建75周年慶祝閲兵式(軍パレード)盛大に挙行 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D60kJUW827U |language=en |access-date=2023-02-10}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 21:55, 9 March 2024
Ri Pyong-chol | |
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Commander of the Korean People's Army Air and Anti-Air Force | |
In office unknown–unknown | |
Supreme Commander | Kim Jong Un |
Chairman | Kim Jong Un |
Succeeded by | Kim Kwang-hyok |
First Deputy Director of the Organization and Guidance Department | |
Assumed office unknown | |
Leader | Kim Jong Un |
Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea | |
Assumed office 21 June 2022 | |
Chairman | Kim Jong Un |
Preceded by | Seat created |
In office 23 May 2020 – 30 June 2021 | |
Preceded by | Choe Ryong-hae |
Personal details | |
Born | 1948 (age 75–76) North Korea |
Citizenship | North Korean |
Nationality | Korean |
Political party | Workers' Party of Korea |
Education | Red Flag Mangyongdae Revolutionary School |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | ![]() |
Years of service | 1965–present |
Rank | ![]() |
Korean name | |
Chosŏn'gŭl | 리병철 |
Hancha | |
Revised Romanization | I Byeong-cheol |
McCune–Reischauer | Ri Pyŏngch'ŏl |
Ri Pyong-chol (Korean: 리병철, born 1948)[1] is a North Korean marshal and formerly a top advisor of supreme leader Kim Jong Un, who serves as Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission and a member of the Presidium of the Politburo of the Workers' Party of Korea. He is a relative of Kim's wife, Ri Sol-ju. He currently also serves as a director of a department of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and First Deputy Director of the WPK Organization and Guidance Department (OGD).[3][4]
General Ri's military and senior Party experience make him an important advisor to Kim Jong Un, especially during crisis.[4] He is an alternate member of the WPK Political Bureau, and a deputy to the Supreme People's Assembly.[5] Ri served in the Korean People's Army Air Force until 2014 at which time he became a senior party official.[6]
In December 2017, the U.S. Treasury department issued sanctions against him, blocking him from "any property or interests in property within U.S. jurisdiction, and prohibits [him] from transactions with American citizens".[7]
In late 2019, Ri became a director of a department of the Central Committee of the party, possibly of the Munitions Industry Department, where he was previously the senior deputy director.[8]
On 23 May 2020, Ri became a vice chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea.[9] On 13 August he also became a member of the Presidium of the Politburo of the Workers' Party of Korea. On 5 October, he was promoted to Marshal of the Korean People's Army.[10]
Following an unspecified "serious incident" in June 2021, Ri was stripped of his military title and demoted to a junior position in the party.[11] He was again identified as a Politburo Presidium member and secretary of the Central Committee at the celebrations for the 90th anniversary of the Korean People's Army on 25 April 2022.
Awards and honors
[edit]During the 8 February 2023 parade, Ri was seen wearing all decorations awarded to him.[12]
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References
[edit]- ^ a b "리병철" [Ri Pyong-chol] (in Korean). Ministry of Unification. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
- ^ 리병철(李炳哲)LEE Byeong Cheol 연합뉴스
- ^ "The NDC's Fall Lineup: Results of the 13th SPA". 38 North. Retrieved 2017-12-29.
- ^ a b Collins, Robert. "North Korea's ORGANIZATION AND GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT" (PDF). hrnk.org. Committee for Human Rights in North Korea. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- ^ "Ri Pyong Chol | North Korea Leadership Watch". nkleadershipwatch.org. Retrieved 2017-12-29.
- ^ "Who Are the North Korean Officials Sanctioned by the U.S.? Kim Jong Sik and Ri Pyong Chol Are the Real Rocket Men". newsweek.com. Retrieved 2017-12-29.
- ^ "Treasury issues sanctions against 2 North Korean officials | Chicago Sun-Times". chicago.suntimes.com. Retrieved 2017-12-29.
- ^ Kim, Jeongmin (1 January 2020). "North Korea's New Year's Eve party plenum reveals major leadership reshuffle". NK News. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
- ^ Zwirko, Colin (24 May 2020). "Rising stars: North Korea promotes two high-profile military officials". NK News. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ "Title of KPA Marshal Conferred in DPRK". Korean Central News Agency. 6 October 2020.
- ^ "North Korea reveals new top military brass days after politburo meeting". NK News. 6 September 2021.
- ^ 조선인민군창건 75돐경축 열병식 성대히 거행 DPRK Military Parade Marks 75th KPA Birthday 朝鮮人民軍創建75周年慶祝閲兵式(軍パレード)盛大に挙行, retrieved 2023-02-10
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