13th National Defence Commission

The 13th National Defence Commission (NDC) of North Korea was elected by the 1st Session of the 13th Supreme People's Assembly on 9 April 2014.[1] It was replaced on 29 June 2016 by the 13th State Affairs Commission.[2]

13th National Defence Commission
← 12th
9 April 2014 – 29 June 2016
(2 years, 81 days)
Overview
TypeNational Defence Commission
Election1st Session of the 13th Supreme People's Assembly
Leadership
ChairmanKim Jong-un
Vice ChairmenChoe Ryong-hae
Ri Yong-mu
O Kuk-ryol
Hwang Pyong-so
Members
Total18

Officers

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First Chairman

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Name Birth Hangul Took office Left Office Duration
Kim Jong-un 1984 김정은 9 April 2014 29 June 2016 1 year and 361 days
References:
[3]

Vice Chairman

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Name Birth Hangul Took office Left Office Duration
Choe Ryong-hae 1950 최룡해 9 April 2014 25 September 2014 169 days
Ri Yong-mu 1925 리용무 9 April 2014 29 June 2016 2 years and 81 days
O Kuk-ryol 1930 오극렬 9 April 2014 29 June 2016 2 years and 81 days
Hwang Pyong-so 1949 황병서 25 September 2014 29 June 2016 1 year and 278 days
References:
[3][4]

Members

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Rank Name Birth Hangul 12th NDC 13th SAC Positions
1 Kim Jong-un 1984 김정은 Old Elected First Chairman of the National Defence Commission
2 Choe Ryong-hae 1950 최룡해 Old Elected Vice Chairman of the National Defence Commission
3 Ri Yong-mu 1925 리용무 Old Demoted Vice Chairman of the National Defence Commission
4 O Kuk-ryol 1930 오극렬 Old Demoted Vice Chairman of the National Defence Commission
5 Jang Jong-nam 1960 장정남 New Recalled
6 Pak To-chun 1944 박도춘 Old Recalled
7 Kim Won-hong 1945 김원홍 Old Elected
8 Choe Pu-il 1944 최부일 New Elected
9 Jo Chun-ryong 조춘룡 New Demoted
References:
[3]

Changes (2014–16)

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Name Birth Hangul Changes 13th SAC
2 SES
(2014)
3 SES
(2015)
Hyon Yong-chol 1949 현영철 Elected Expelled
Hwang Pyong-so 1949 황병서 Elected Elected
Jang Jong-nam 1960 장정남 Recalled No
Kim Chun-sop 김춘섭 Elected No
Pak To-chun 1944 박도춘 Recalled Demoted
Ri Pyong-chol 1948 리병철 Elected Demoted
References:
[4][5]

References

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Citations

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  1. ^ "Presidium of Supreme People's Assembly of DPRK Elected". Korean Central News Agency. 9 April 2014. Archived from the original on 24 November 2019. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
  2. ^ Madden, Michael (6 July 2016). "The Fourth Session of the 13th SPA: Tweaks at the Top". 38 North. Archived from the original on 27 February 2021. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
  3. ^ a b c "DPRK National Defence Commission Elected at SPA Session". Korean Central News Agency. 9 April 2014. Archived from the original on 24 November 2019. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  4. ^ a b "2nd Session of 13th Supreme People's Assembly of DPRK Held". Korean Central News Agency. 25 September 2014. Archived from the original on 24 November 2019. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  5. ^ "Third Session of 13th SPA of DPRK Held". Korean Central News Agency. 9 April 2015. Archived from the original on 24 November 2019. Retrieved 25 February 2021.

Bibliography

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