Kim Yong-nam 1928 – 2025

Biography

Kim Yong-nam was a prominent figure in North Korean political life, whose career spanned decades of service to his nation. Born on February 4, 1928, in Pyongyang, he came of age during a transformative period in Korean history and devoted his life to public service. Throughout his years in politics, he maintained a steady presence in the country’s governance, contributing to the development of North Korean institutions and policy during the latter half of the twentieth century.

On November 3, 2025, Kim Yong-nam passed away in his native city of Pyongyang at the age of 97, following complications from multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. His long life reflected the arc of modern Korean history, having witnessed and participated in pivotal moments that shaped his nation. In recognition of his lifetime of service and dedication, Kim Yong-nam was laid to rest at the Patriotic Martyrs’ Cemetery in Hyongjesan-guyok, a place of honor reserved for those deemed significant to his country’s history. His memory endures as part of the continuing legacy of North Korea’s political establishment.