North Korea Leadership Watch

Research and Analysis on the DPRK Leadership

Kim Hye-kyo’ng

Kim Hye-kyo’ng is the oldest child and daughter of Kim Cho’ng-il.  She was born in 1968 from his relationship with Hong Il-ch’o’n (which lasted from 1966 to 1969).  She attended the Pyongyang Namsan School.  Her current position and status are not known.

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