Kim Yo-jong
Ri had been Kim Jong-il's classmate. During his career, Ri took care of many personal and financial affairs of Kim, including his Swiss bank accounts. Ri also guarded Kim's children: Kim Jong-un, the present leader of North Korea, and Kim's sister Kim Yo-jong when the two were studying at an international school in Switzerland. Ri received the Order of Kim Jong-il on 14 February 2012.