North Korea mourns former Deputy Defense Minister Yun Tong-hyon

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed condolences following the death of former Deputy Defense Minister Yun Tong-hyon.

•Yun Tong-hyon, a former Deputy Defense Minister of North Korea, has passed away.
•Kim Jong Un expressed deep condolences and sent a wreath to mourn Yun Tong-hyon.
•Yun Tong-hyon was a key figure in the development of North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.
•The news was reported by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on September 15, 2026.

•Yun Tong-hyon, former Deputy Defense Minister and a key military figure involved in nuclear and missile development, has died.
•Kim Jong Un expressed deep condolences and sent a wreath to mourn the passing of Yun Tong-hyon.
•Yun Tong-hyon worked in significant positions within the defense industry for a long period, enhancing North Korea's military technology capabilities.
•Yun Tong-hyon closely accompanied Kim Jong Un during inspections of nuclear and missile development projects and various military exercises.
•Yun Tong-hyon served as Deputy Director of the Ministry of the People's Army and frequently appeared with Kim Jong Un in the mid-2010s.
•In 2016, following North Korea's fifth nuclear weapon test, Yun Tong-hyon warned that North Korea was ready to launch a preemptive nuclear strike if enemies moved to destroy the pride and power of the North Korean government.

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Yun Tong-hyon(ยุน ทงฮยอน)ℹ️

Former Deputy Defense Minister and Deputy Director of the Ministry of the People's Army who played a key role in nuclear and missile programs.

Kim Jong Un(คิม จอง อึน)ℹ️

The leader of North Korea.

Korean Central News Agency(สำนักข่าวกลางเกาหลีเหนือ)ℹ️

The news agency that reported the death of Yun Tong-hyon.

KCNA(เคซีเอ็นเอ)ℹ️

The abbreviation for the Korean Central News Agency.

Ministry of the People's Army(กระทรวงกองทัพประชาชน)

The ministry where Yun Tong-hyon served as Deputy Director.

North Korea(เกาหลีเหนือ)ℹ️

The country where the events took place.