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Hwang Pyong-so (born c. 1946 or 1949) is a North Korean general and politician who held the rank of Vice Marshal (Korean: 차수, Ch'asu) in the Korean People's Army (KPA). He was a member of the Presidium of the Workers' Party of Korea and the top-ranking vice-chairman of the State Affairs Commission. Biography
Feb 24, 2018 · Hwang Pyong So (Hwang Pyo’ng-so’) is a deputy director of the Workers’ Party of Korea [WPK] Organization Guidance Department. He is also a member of the WPK Central Committee and a deputy to the Supreme People’s Assembly.
Nov 21, 2017 · In a country where dictatorship has ruled for three generations, Hwang Pyong-so has been widely seen as the second-most powerful man in North Korea since its leader Kim Jong-un took power in...
Nov 21, 2017 · SEOUL (Reuters) - When Kim Jong Un sat down in September to order the sixth and largest of North Korea's nuclear tests, Hwang Pyong So sat by his side, his khaki military uniform conspicuous...
Nov 20, 2017 · The military organization’s director, Vice Marshal Hwang Pyong-so, and his deputies were “punished,” according to lawmakers who briefed reporters after the session.
Apr 8, 2015 · Hwang Pyong-so, widely believed to be the front-runner to be North Korea’s “number two,” confirmed his claim to that title this week when he was given membership in the politburo...
Apr 10, 2015 · Vice Marshal Hwang Pyong-so is the Director of the Korean People’s Army (KPA) General Political Department (GPD) and was recently confirmed as a standing member of the Political Bureau Standing Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK).
Apr 28, 2014 · North Korea's Central Military Commission and National Defense Commission promoted Hwang to the rank of vice marshal in the Korean People's Army on April 26, KCNA reported April 28. He was only first seen wearing the four stars of a full general on April 15, meaning he moved up two ranks - from colonel general - in a short time.
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Aug 13, 2018 · Hwang Pyong-so, a powerful aide to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and head of the North Korean Army’s General Political Bureau before being sacked last year, has been rehabilitated and made first vice department director of the Central Committee within the ruling Workers’ Party.
