Ko Yong-hui
Consort of North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Il (1952–2004).
The record
Ko Yong-hui was a Consort of North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Il. Born on 26 June 1952 in Osaka, Yong-hui died on 24 May 2004 in Curie Institute at the age of 51.
Positions held include Spouse of the Supreme Leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (1994–2004). Yong-hui studied at Pyongyang University of Music and Dance.
With a Wikipedia article in 28 languages, Ko Yong-hui joins the Index's next ranking.
- Born
- 26 June 1952, Osaka
- Died
- 24 May 2004, Curie Institute (aged 51)
- Country
- North Korea
- Known as
- Dancer, actor
- Field
- Cinema
- Education
- Pyongyang University of Music and Dance
- Languages
- Japanese, Korean
- Children
- 3
- Wikipedia editions
- 28
Did you know
Was 42 when first spouse of the Supreme Leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (1994).
Lived to 51.
Shares a birthday with Pearl S. Buck and Ariana Grande.
One of 128 people in the Index born in Osaka, with Yasunari Kawabata.
Has a Wikipedia article in 28 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1994–2004Spouse of the Supreme Leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Connections
- FatherKo Gyon-tek
- SpouseKim Jong-il
- SiblingKo Yong-suk
- ChildKim Jong-chul
- ChildKim Jong-un
- ChildKim Yo-jong
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