Kim Tu-bong

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.Lankov, Andrei  "Kim Tu-bong and Historical Linguistics," The Korea Times (ROK). September 2, 2007; retrieved 2012-7-24.

From 1948 until 1958, he was Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly.

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Category:1886 births
Category:1958 deaths
Category:Prime ministers of North Korea