Ko Yong-hui, also known as Ko Young-hee, was the mistress of North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Il and the mother of his successor, Kim Jong Un.
In North Korea, she is only referred to by titles such as “The Most Respected Mother, the Most Loyal and Devoted ‘Subject’ to the Dear Comrade, Leader, Commander-in-Chief.”
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- Full name: Ko Yong-hui (Ko Young-hee)
- Stage Name: Ko Yong-hui
- Date of birth: June 26, 1952
- Date of death: May 24, 2004
- Age: 51 years old
- Place of birth: Osaka, Japan
- Nationality: Japanese-Korean
- Occupation: Wife is a politician
- Height: Unknown
- Parents: Ko Gyon-tek
- Siblings: Ko Yong-sunk
- Wife/husband: Kim Jong Il
- Children: Kim Jong Un, Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong-chul
- Relationship status: Unknown
- Net worth: Unknown
Early life and education
Ko Yong-hui, also known as Ko Young-hee, was born on June 26, 1952 in Osaka, Japan. She was raised by her parents, with her father, Ko Gyon-tek, working at a garment factory in Osaka run by the Japanese Ministry of War.
He was a 16th-generation descendant of Joseon scholar-official Go Deuk-jong. Her mother’s name is unknown. Ko Yong-hui had a younger sister named Ko Yong-sunk. Her educational background is unknown. Ko Yong-hui was of Korean-Japanese descent, and her religious beliefs are unknown.
Career
Ko Yong-hui is a prominent figure in North Korean history, best known for her work as a dancer with the Mansudae Art Troupe in Pyongyang in the early 1970s. She is also remembered for her relationship with North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Il, serving as his mistress and later becoming the mother of his successor, Kim Jong Un.
Ko Yong-hui’s early career as a dancer with the prestigious Mansudae Art Troupe gave her access to the upper echelons of North Korean society. During this time, she caught the attention of Kim Jong-il, who was then the heir apparent to his father, Kim Il-sung, the founding president of North Korea.
Social media
Ko Yong-hui does not have any active social media accounts.
Personal life
Ko Yong-hui has been in a relationship with Kim Jong Il since they first met in 1972. Although it is unclear whether they were formally married, the couple were together for decades. They had three children together: Kim Jong Un, Kim Yo Jong and Kim Jong-chul.
Unfortunately, Ko Yong-hui, the former mistress of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, passed away on May 24, 2004, at the age of 51 in Paris, France.
Net worth
Ko Yong-hui was a North Korean dancer and mistress of former North Korean leader Kim Jong Il. However, details about her career and finances are largely unknown to the public.
