Pak Song-chol

North Korean politician (1913–2008)
Person human Q494597
Pak Song-chol
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Pak Song-chol

Summary

Pak Song-chol is a human[1]. He was born in Gyeongju[2]. He was born on September 2, 1913[3]. He passed away in Pyongyang[4]. He died on October 28, 2008[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and resistance fighter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (168 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Gyeongju[2], Pak Song-chol…
  • Pak Song-chol passed away in Pyongyang[4].
  • Pak Song-chol was born on September 2, 1913[3].
  • Pak Song-chol died on October 28, 2008[5].
  • Pak Song-chol held citizenship in North Korea[9].
  • Pak Song-chol worked as a politician[6].
  • Pak Song-chol's professions included resistance fighter[7].
  • Pak Song-chol held the position of Premier of North Korea[10].
  • Pak Song-chol held the position of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea[11].
  • Pak Song-chol's education included a stint at Sophia University[12].
  • Pak Song-chol received the Hero of the Republic[13].
  • Pak Song-chol received the Order of Kim Il Sung[14].
  • Pak Song-chol received the Order of the National Flag, 1st class[15].
  • Pak Song-chol received the Order of Freedom and Independence, 1st class[16].
  • Pak Song-chol received the Grand Officer of the Order of the White Lion[17].
  • Pak Song-chol was a member of Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of the Fatherland[18].
  • Pak Song-chol is recorded as male[19].
  • Pak Song-chol's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Pak Song-chol was affiliated with the Workers’ Party of Korea[21].
  • Pak Song-chol's military branch is recorded as Korean People’s Revolutionary Army[22].
  • Pak Song-chol's military branch is recorded as Korean People’s Army[23].
  • Pak Song-chol's Commons category is recorded as Pak Song-chol[24].
  • Pak Song-chol's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[25].
  • The cause of death was disease[26].
  • Pak Song-chol's commander of is recorded as 15th Division[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Pak Song-chol was born in Gyeongju[2]. He was born on September 2, 1913[3].

Education

Pak Song-chol was educated at Sophia University[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and resistance fighter[7]. Positions held include Premier of North Korea[10], a public office[28], in North Korea[29], founded in 1948[30] and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea[11], a foreign affairs ministry[31], in North Korea[32], founded in 1948[33], headquartered in Pyongyang[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Hero of the Republic[13], a title of honor[35], in North Korea[36], founded in 1950[37]; Order of Kim Il Sung[14], an order[38], in North Korea[39], founded in 1972[40]; Order of the National Flag, 1st class[15]; Order of Freedom and Independence, 1st class[16]; and Grand Officer of the Order of the White Lion[17].

Personal Life

Pak Song-chol was affiliated with the Workers’ Party of Korea[21].

Death and Burial

Pak Song-chol died on October 28, 2008[5]. He passed away in Pyongyang[4]. The cause of death was disease[26].

Why It Matters

Pak Song-chol ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (168 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Pak Song-chol born?

Pak Song-chol's place of birth was Gyeongju[2].

Where did Pak Song-chol die?

Pak Song-chol died in Pyongyang[4].

What did Pak Song-chol do for work?

Pak Song-chol worked as politician[6] and resistance fighter[7].

Where did Pak Song-chol go to school?

Pak Song-chol was educated at Sophia University[12].

What awards did Pak Song-chol receive?

Honors received include Hero of the Republic[13], Order of Kim Il Sung[14], Order of the National Flag, 1st class[15], and Order of Freedom and Independence, 1st class[16].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [17] . prazskyhradarchiv.cz. Retrieved . prazskyhradarchiv.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [18] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Munzinger Personen. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Munzinger Personen. Retrieved . news.xinhuanet.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . 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. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Seong-cheol
    Instance of
    Educated at Sophia University
    Member of political party Workers’ Party of Korea
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