North Korea Leadership Watch

Research and Analysis on the DPRK Leadership

Kim Ok

Kim Ok

Born: (circa) 1963

Family: Ms. Kim is Kim Jong-il’s fourth domestic partner (common law wife).

Education:

Pyongyang University of Music and Dance

Career:

1970s: Pianist and musician

1980s: Office Chief, KJI Personal Secretariat

Technical Secretary, KJI Staff

1990s: Deputy Director, KJI Personal Secretariat

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