O Jin-u

North Korean marshal and politician (1917–1995)
Person human Q196064
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O Jin-u

Summary

O Jin-u is a human[1]. Born in Pukchong County[2], he… he was born on March 8, 1917[3]. He passed away in Pyongyang[4]. He died on February 25, 1995[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (506 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Pukchong County[2], O Jin-u…
  • O Jin-u died in Pyongyang[4].
  • O Jin-u was born on March 8, 1917[3].
  • O Jin-u died on February 25, 1995[5].
  • O Jin-u is buried at Revolutionary Martyrs’ Cemetery[9].
  • O Jin-u held citizenship in North Korea[10].
  • O Jin-u worked as a politician[6].
  • O Jin-u worked as a military personnel[7].
  • O Jin-u received the Hero of the Republic[11].
  • O Jin-u received the Order of Military Merit of the German Democratic Republic[12].
  • O Jin-u received the Hero of the Republic[13].
  • O Jin-u received the Order of the National Flag, 1st class[14].
  • O Jin-u received the Order of the National Flag, 1st class[15].
  • O Jin-u received the Order of the National Flag, 1st class[16].
  • O Jin-u's religion is recorded as atheism[17].
  • O Jin-u is recorded as male[18].
  • O Jin-u's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • O Jin-u was affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party[20].
  • O Jin-u was affiliated with the Workers’ Party of Korea[21].
  • O Jin-u's military branch is recorded as Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army[22].
  • O Jin-u's military branch is recorded as Korean People’s Army[23].
  • O Jin-u's military, police or special rank is recorded as Q18401887[24].
  • O Jin-u's military, police or special rank is recorded as ch’asu[25].
  • The cause of death was lung cancer[26].
  • O Jin-u was part of the conflict Soviet–Japanese War[27].

Body

Origins and Family

O Jin-u was born in Pukchong County[2]. He was born on March 8, 1917[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Hero of the Republic[11], a title of honor[28], in North Korea[29], founded in 1950[30]; Order of Military Merit of the German Democratic Republic[12], an award[31], in German Democratic Republic[32], founded in 1982[33]; Order of the National Flag, 1st class[14]; Order of Freedom and Independence, 1st class[34]; Order of the National Flag, 2nd class[35]; and Order of Freedom and Independence, 2nd class[36].

Personal Life

O Jin-u's religion is recorded as atheism[17]. Political affiliations include Chinese Communist Party[20], a political party[37], in People's Republic of China[38], founded in 1921[39], headquartered in Zhongnanhai[40] and Workers’ Party of Korea[21], a political party[41], in North Korea[42], founded in 1949[43], headquartered in Kim Il-sung Square[44].

Death and Burial

O Jin-u died on February 25, 1995[5]. He died in Pyongyang[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[26]. Burial took place at Revolutionary Martyrs’ Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

O Jin-u ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (506 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was O Jin-u born?

O Jin-u's place of birth was Pukchong County[2].

Where did O Jin-u die?

O Jin-u passed away in Pyongyang[4].

What did O Jin-u do for work?

O Jin-u worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

What awards did O Jin-u receive?

Honors received include Hero of the Republic[11], Order of Military Merit of the German Democratic Republic[12], Hero of the Republic[13], and Order of the National Flag, 1st class[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  25. [26] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . wikidata.org.
  28. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Mcampany-emco · 2026-09-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Library of congress authority id n78098733, n83189140
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  2. 12d ago · Mcampany-emco · 2026-09-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Hero of the Republic, Order of Military Merit of the German Democratic Republic, Hero of the Republic +30
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  3. 11w ago · Toghrul R · 2026-06-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military personnel
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    Encyclopædia britannica online id biography/O-Jin-U
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