Mu Chong
North Korean general (1904–1952) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mu Chong (Korean: 무정, 1904–1952), born Kim Mu-chong (김무정), was a Korean communist, independence activist, general and statesman of North Korea. He had been living in China for years when he joined the Chinese Communist Party fighting against the Japanese. After the liberation of Korea, he returned to North Korea and became a general in the Korean People's Army. He was an important member of the Yan'an faction, a group of pro-China communists in the North Korean government.
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Kim Mu Chong | |
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Native name | 무정 |
Born | Chongjin, Korea |
Allegiance | North Korea |
Service/ | Korean People's Army |
Years of service | 1945–1952 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | 2nd corps |
Battles/wars | See battles
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