Kim Yong Nam, a key political figure in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), has died at age 97, state media reported Tuesday. The former chairman of the DPRK’s Supreme People’s Assembly Standing Committee passed away Monday after an illness, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and president of the DPRK’s State Affairs, paid tribute to Kim Yong Nam early Tuesday, visiting his bier to express condolences. 🕊️ The gesture highlights the late official’s significance in the country’s leadership history.
A state funeral has been announced, organized by top DPRK institutions, with Kim Jong Un listed among the 100 members of the national funeral committee. Public condolences will be held Tuesday, followed by the funeral Wednesday morning in Pyongyang.
Kim Yong Nam served as North Korea’s nominal head of state for over two decades until 2019, often representing the country at international events. His career spanned decades of the DPRK’s modern political evolution, making his passing a milestone moment. 📜
