Yun Gi-jong
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Yun Gi-jong | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Finance | |
| In office 1980–1998 | |
| Preceded by | Kim Kyong-yon |
| Succeeded by | Rim Kyong-suk |
| Personal details | |
| Citizenship | North Korean |
| Party | Workers' Party of Korea |
| Occupation | Politician |
Yun Gi-jong was a North Korean politician.[1] She served as Minister of Finance from 1980 to 1998,[2][3] as well as Chairman of the Korea-Algeria Friendship Association, Korea-Mali Friendship Association, Korea-Mongolia Friendship Association, and the Korea-Syria Friendship Association.[4] In 1987, Yun reported that the state's expenditure in the previous year totaled $24.8 Billon, with revenue of $24.9 billion, for a surplus of $124.5 million.[5] In 1994 she reported expenditures and income of ₩41.5 billion ($20 billion).[3] At the fourth UN World Conference on Women, held in Beijing, Yun delivered a speech,[3] which included a section on comfort women and the issue of "consolation money".[6] She was succeeded by Rim Kyong-suk in 1999. Yun's current status is unknown.[3]
