Ri Kun-mo
North Korean politician (1926–2001)
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Ri Kun-mo, also translated as Ri Gun-mo (5 April 1926[1][2] – 2001)[citation needed] was a North Korean politician. He was Prime Minister from 29 December 1986 to 12 December 1988, when he was replaced, reportedly due to poor health.[3] He succeeded Kang Song-san. His successor was Yon Hyong-muk.
Ri Kun-mo | |
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이근모 | |
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| 6th Premier of North Korea | |
| In office 29 December 1986 – 12 December 1988 | |
| Leader | Kim Il Sung |
| Preceded by | Kang Song-san |
| Succeeded by | Yon Hyong-muk |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 April 1926 |
| Died | 2001 (aged 74–75) [citation needed] |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 리근모 |
| Hanja | 李根模 |
| RR | Ri Geunmo |
| MR | Ri Kŭnmo |
In 1998 he was nominated Chief Secretary for North Hamgyong Province,[citation needed] but he was removed in 2001[4] and presumably died shortly thereafter.[5]
