Ko Yong-hui

Ko Yong Hui (Korean: 고용희; Korean pronunciation: [ko̞.jo̞ŋ.βwi]; 26 June 1952 – 13 August 2004), also spelled Ko Young-hee, was the consort of North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Il and the mother of his successor, Kim Jong Un. Within North Korea, she is only referred to by titles, such as "The Respected Mother who is the Most Faithful and Loyal 'Subject' to the Dear Leader Comrade Supreme Commander", "The Mother of Pyongyang", and "The Mother of Great Songun Korea".

Respected Mother

Ko Yong Hui
고용희
Born(1952-06-26)26 June 1952
Osaka, Japan
Died13 August 2004(2004-08-13) (aged 52)
Paris, France
Resting placeMount Taesong, Pyongyang
Partner(s)Kim Jong Il
(1977–2004)
ChildrenKim Jong-chul
Kim Jong Un
Kim Yo Jong
Korean name
Chosŏn'gŭl
고용희
Hancha
Revised RomanizationGo Yonghui
McCune–ReischauerKo Yonghŭi
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