Jang Song-thaek (also romanized as Jang Sung-taek, Chang Sŏng-t'aek and other variations; January or February 1946 – 12 December 2013) was a leading figure in the government of North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea, or DPRK). He was married to Kim Kyong-hui, the only daughter of North Korean Premier Kim Il-sung, and only sister of North Korean general secretary Kim Jong-il. He was therefore the uncle (by marriage) of current leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-un.
You can find people similar to Jang Sung-taek by visiting our lists Alternate members of the 6th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea and Members of the 6th Politburo of the Workers' Party of Korea.
Full name at birth | Jang Sung-taek
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Claim to fame | Vice-chairman of the National Defence Commission
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Date of birth | January 1946
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Place of birth | Kangwon-do, People's Republic of Korea
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Date of death | 12 December 2013
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Age | 67 (age at death)
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Place of death | Pyongyang, North Korea
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Cause of death | Execution
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Occupation | Leader
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High school | Kim II-sung Senior High School
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University | Moscow State University
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