"Kim Yong Nam, the former ceremonial head of North Korea for over two decades, has died at the age of 97, state media reported on Tuesday. State broadcaster Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that the former diplomat died of multiple organ failure on Monday. Kim Jong Un visited his remains "to express deep condolences over his death," it said."
"Born in 1928, Kim Yong Nam served in key foreign ministry positions. He played a vital role in shaping North Korea's diplomatic approach under the nation's founder Kim Il Sung. He went on to serve as the president of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly for over 20 years between 1998 to 2019. The post made him a symbolic head of state at a time when Kim Jong Il was the real decision-making power in the country."
Kim Yong Nam died at 97 from multiple organ failure and North Korea will hold a state funeral with Kim Jong Un publicly paying respects. He served in key foreign ministry roles and shaped North Korea's diplomatic approach under Kim Il Sung. He was president of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly from 1998 to 2019, acting as a symbolic head of state while real power rested with Kim Jong Il and later Kim Jong Un. He remained a visible diplomatic face for Pyongyang, including leading the 2018 Winter Olympics delegation to South Korea and deferring to Kim Yo Jong to preserve his position.
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