Kim Tu-bong
| Kim Tu-bong | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 김두봉 |
|---|---|
| Hancha | |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Dubong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Tubong |
| Art name | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 백연 |
| Hancha | |
| Revised Romanization | Baekyeon |
| McCune–Reischauer | Paegyŏn |
Kim Tu-bong (March 16, 1886 – 1958) was a Korean linguist, politician, and the first North Korean head of state.
Career
In 1946, Kim became Chairman of the Workers Party of North Korea.
From 1948 until 1958, he was Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly.
References
- 1 2 Lankov, Andrei "Kim Tu-bong and Historical Linguistics," The Korea Times (ROK). September 2, 2007; retrieved 2012-7-24.
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