Kim Chol-man
Kim Chol-man (1918 - 2012) was a North Korean politician.
Early life and education
Kim was born in 1918 in South Pyongan Province. He is the brother-in-law of Han Dok-su, former chairman of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan.[1]
He was trained at the Frunze Military Academy in the Soviet Union, then known as the RKKA Military Academy.[1]
Military career
Kim joined Kim Il-sung's United Army in the 1940s and was rapidly promoted. The following table details his military career:[1]
| Position/Rank | Date promoted | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Colonel | 1945 | Korean People's Army |
| Commanding Officer | September 1948 | 25th Regiment, 12th Division, Korean People's Army |
| Major General | 1953 | Korean People's Army |
| Commanding Officer | April 1955 | 37th Division, Korean People's Army |
| Lieutenant General | July 1962 | Korean People's Army |
| Commanding Officer | January 1965 | 2nd Army Corps, Korean People's Army |
| Deputy Chief of Staff | February 1968 | Korean People's Army |
| Colonel General | February 1968 | Korean People's Army |
| Senior Deputy Chief of Staff | July 1970 | Korean People's Army |
| Director-General | September 1988 | Bureau of Supply and Maintenace, Korean People's Army |
Kim has also held many para-military posts. In 1964, he became the Director-General of the Strategy Bureau in the Ministry of People's Security. He was a central figure in the establishment of a unitary leadership and a collective principle system in North Korea, along with Kim Jong-il.[1]
- ^ a b c d "Kim Chol-man" (PDF). North Korean Leadership Watch. Retrieved 30 December 2013.