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Hyon Chol-hae was born on 13 August, 1934 in Yanji, Jilin, Manchukuo, is a North Korean military officer (1934–2022). Discover Hyon Chol-hae's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 87 years old?
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87 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
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13 August, 1934 |
| Birthday |
13 August |
| Birthplace |
Yanji, Jilin, Manchukuo |
| Date of death |
19 May, 2022 |
| Died Place |
Ponghwa Clinic, Pyongyang, North Korea |
| Nationality |
Japan
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Hyon Chol-hae Height, Weight & Measurements
At 87 years old, Hyon Chol-hae height not available right now. We will update Hyon Chol-hae's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Hyon Chol-hae Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Hyon Chol-hae worth at the age of 87 years old? Hyon Chol-hae’s income source is mostly from being a successful officer. He is from Japan. We have estimated Hyon Chol-hae's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Timeline
Hyon Chol-hae (13 August 1934 – 19 May 2022) was a North Korean military officer and politician who was closely tied to the ruling Kim family.
He served as Kim Il Sung's bodyguard during the Korean War and reported directly to Kim Jong Il as deputy director of the General Political Department.
Hyon was born on 13 August 1934 in Yanji, Jilin province in the Japanese puppet state of Manchukuo.
During the Korean War, Hyon served as Kim Il Sung's bodyguard, a role which gave him "a place in North Korea's revolutionary history".
He was director of the General Logistics Department of the Korean People's Army from 1986 to 1995, when he was appointed deputy director of the General Political Department, becoming one of the most senior members of the North Korean military and political leadership.
He was described as being in "close proximity" to Kim Jong Il, and as reporting directly to him.
It had been suggested that following the death of Kim Jong Il he may have taken part in a military council leading the country.
He was transferred to director of the Standing Bureau of the National Defence Commission.
He was a member of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea from 1991 until his death.
In April 2012, he received important promotions as Vice Marshal, member of the Politburo and the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea, first vice-minister of the People's Armed Forces and director of the army's General Logistics Department.
He was replaced as first vice-minister of defense by his predecessor as logistics director, Jon Chang-bok, in May 2013.
In 2016, he was promoted to Marshal of the Korean People's Army, the Army's highest rank.
He died on 19 May 2022 from multiple organ failure.
He received a state funeral, in which Kim Jong Un personally carried his casket.
On April 15, 2016, Hyon Chol-hae became the fifth person to be promoted to the rank of Marshal of the Korean People's Army, in one of the first two promotions of active duty officers after 21 years.
On 19 May 2022, Hyon died at the Ponghwa Clinic in Pyongyang from multiple organ failure at the age of 87.
He received a state funeral and was laid in state at the April 25 House of Culture.
Kim Jong Un personally bore his casket and placed earth upon his grave at the Patriotic Martyrs' Cemetery.
A frame with Kim's awards and honors was displayed during his funeral, showing all the decorations he had received.
