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Late North Korean statesman a 'perfect model of regime survival,' says high-profile defector

Former North Korean diplomat and ex-lawmaker Tae Yong-ho said on Wednesday that the late Kim Yong-nam epitomized how to ...

North Korea's longtime ceremonial head of state Kim Yong Nam has died

SEOUL, South Korea -- Kim Yong Nam, a longtime North Korean ceremonial head of state best known for his trademark ...

North Korea says former ceremonial head of state Kim Yong Nam dies

Kim Yong Nam, the only person outside of the ruling Kim family dynasty to serve as North Korea's nominal head of state, has ...

North Korea's former ceremonial head of state dies

Kim Yong Nam, North Korea's former ceremonial head of state and a lifelong supporter of the ruling dynasty, has died aged 97, according to state media. He held the role of president of Pyongyang's ...