Kim Yang-gon

Kim in October 2014.

Kim Yang-gon (Korean: 김양건; 24 April 1942 – 29 December 2015) was a North Korean politician. He was a member of the ruling party Workers' Party of Korea (WPK). He served as head of relations with South Korea from 2007 until his death, under both Kim Jong-il and later Kim Jong-un. He was born in Anju, South Pyongan Province.

Kim died in a car accident on 29 December 2015, aged 73.[1]

References

  1. "N Korean official in charge of ties with South dies: Pyongyang". todayonline.com. 30 December 2015. Archived from the original on 1 January 2016. Retrieved 30 December 2015.