O family
| O family | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 오 |
|---|---|
| Hancha | 吳 |
| Revised Romanization | O |
| McCune–Reischauer | O |
| IPA | [o̞ː] |
The O (or Oh) family is a North Korean family whose members have been considered close to the ruling Kim family over several generations, and is regarded as being highly influential in the North Korean regime.[1][2]
Their members include:
- O Jung-hup, revolutionary fighter associated with Kim Il-sung
- O Kuk-ryol, nephew of O Jung-hup, Vice-Chairman of the National Defense Commission of the DPRK
- O Se-won, son of O Kuk-ryol
- O Se-uk, son of O Kuk-ryol, and defector to the US[3]
- O Hye-son, wife of defector Thae Yong-ho,[2] granddaughter of O Paek-ryong's brother
See also
References
- ↑
- 1 2 Rothwell, James (20 August 2016). "Revealed: Secret lives of the North Korean diplomats tucked away in a London surburb [sic]". The Telegraph. Retrieved 2016-08-20.
- ↑ Sano, Yoel (Feb 18, 2005). "Military holds the key". Asia Times Online. Retrieved 2016-08-21.
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