Members of the Control Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea

Member of the Control Commission
First chairman
Kim Yong-bom
30 August 1946 – 7 September 1947
TypeMember of highest WPK control organ
Reports toCentral Committee
AppointerCentral Committee
Formation30 August 1946
First holder1st Central Inspection Commission
Final holder7th Control Commission
Abolished10 January 2021
Succession8th Central Auditing Commission

Members of the Control Commission (CC) of the Workers' Party of Korea were elected by the 1st Plenary Session of a WPK Central Committee.[1] In the two predecessor organisations, the Central Inspection Commission of the Workers' Party of North Korea (WPNK) and the Inspection Committee of the Workers' Party of South Korea (WPSK), members were elected by the party congress.[1] Control Commission members were responsible for ensuring party discipline, enforcing and protecting the party rules, and punishing members who breached rules and regulations.[2]

During the Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il era only three individuals out of 57 were re-elected to a second term as CC member.[1] CC membership was the least stable of all Central Committee organs in this time period.[1] Political scientist Dae-sook Suh argues that "At least two explanations can be made. The first is that the committee takes its job seriously and enforces the rules to the letter, criticizing the majority of the members of the Central Committee and thus creating a high rate of turnover, even in its own committee. The second is that this committee is not different from other committees, that appointment is political".[1] If the former is correct then the main responsibility of CC members was to carry out the policies of the Supreme Leader.[1] However, in the Kim Jong Un era, three individuals out of thirteen were re-elected for a second term.[3][4]

Its last term, the seventh, was elected on 9 May 2016.[4] The 2nd Plenary Session of the 7th WPK Central Committee dismissed Hong In-bom as CC chairman and appointed Jo Yon-jun in his place. According to Michael Madden of 38 North "Interestingly Jo [Yon Jun], OGD's most senior deputy director, was appointed Chairman of the Inspection Commission (a.k.a. the Control Commission), a position which is typically appointed to elderly and experienced OGD personnel (such as Mr Jo) who entering a period of semi-retirement."[5] In 2019 it spearheaded an anti-corruption investigation in North Pyongan Province.[6] A commentator quipped that "The inspection team arrived on December 20 and is continuing to investigate local government officials. [...] The team is looking at officials working in customs bureaus, factories and enterprises, and even in storage facilities."[6] It was a highly unusual investigation; most Inspection investigations lasts for a couple of weeks but this one lasted for three months.[6] The investigation was part of Kim Jong Un's anti-corruption campaign.[6]

Title history

Title Established Abolished Established by
Member of the Central Inspection Commission of the Workers' Party of North Korea 30 August 1946 30 March 1948 1st Congress of the Workers' Party of North Korea
Member of the Inspection Committee of the Workers' Party of South Korea 24 November 1946 24 June 1949 Congress of the Workers' Party of South Korea
Member of the Inspection Commission of the Workers' Party of North Korea 30 March 1948 24 June 1949 2nd Congress of the Workers' Party of North Korea
Member of the Inspection Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea 24 June 1949 14 October 1980 1st Joint Plenary Session of the 2nd Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea
Member of the Control Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea 14 October 1980 10 January 2021 6th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea
References:
[3][4][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14]

Officers

Chairman

Officeholder Hangul Took office Left office Duration
Kim Yong-bom 김용범 30 August 1946 7 September 1947 1 year and 8 days
Choe Won-taek 최원택 24 November 1946 24 June 1949 2 years and 212 days
Chang Sun-myong 장순명(張順明) 30 March 1948 6 August 1953 5 years and 129 days
Kim Ung-gi 김응기(金應基) 6 August 1953 29 April 1956 2 years and 267 days
Kim Ik-son 김익선(金翊善) 29 April 1956 12 November 1970 14 years and 197 days
Kim Yo-jung 김려중(김여중) 12 November 1970 14 October 1980 9 years and 337 days
So Chol 서철 14 October 1980 30 September 1992 11 years and 352 days
Jon Mun-sop 전문섭 October 1992 29 December 1998 6 years and 86 days
Pak Yong-sok 박용석 January 1999 17 March 2007 8 years and 75 days
? 2007 2010
Kim Kuk-thae 김국태 28 September 2010 13 December 2013 3 years and 76 days
? 13 December 2013 10 May 2016 2 years and 149 days
Hong In-bom 홍인범 10 May 2016 7 October 2017 1 year and 150 days
Jo Yon-jun 조연준 7 October 2017 31 December 2019 2 years and 85 days
Ri Sang-won 이상원 31 December 2019 11 January 2021 1 year and 11 days
References:
[3][4][15][16][13][17]

First Vice Chair

Officeholder Hangul Took office Left office Duration
Jong Myong-hak 정명학 28 September 2010 11 January 2021 10 years and 105 days
References:
[3][4]

Vice Chairman

Officeholder Hangul Took office Left office Duration
Kim Hyong-son 김형선 24 November 1946 24 June 1949 2 years and 212 days
Yi Sok-ku 이석구 24 November 1946 24 June 1949 2 years and 212 days
Yi Ki-sok 이기석 24 June 1949 6 August 1953 4 years and 43 days
Ho Song-taek 허성택 6 August 1953 6 August 1953 8 years and 43 days
Yun Ung-yong 윤응룡 6 August 1953 18 September 1961 8 years and 43 days
Hwang Won-bo 황원보 18 September 1961 12 November 1970 9 years and 55 days
Kim Chang-dok 김창덕 18 September 1961 12 November 1970 9 years and 55 days
Pak Chun-hyok 박춘혁 18 September 1961 12 November 1970 9 years and 55 days
O Yong-bong 오영봉 12 November 1970 14 October 1980 9 years and 337 days
Kim Chwa-hyok 김좌혁 14 October 1980 ? ?
Chu Chang-bok 주창복 14 October 1980 ? ?
Ri Tuk-nam 리득남 2007 11 January 2021 14 years and 10 days
References:
[3][4][7][18][19][20][21][22]

Members

Rank
[note 1] 		Name Hangul Took office Left office Term Duration
4 An Pae-ok 안배옥 12 November 1970 14 October 1980 5th 9 years and 337 days
4 Cha Kwan-sok 차관석 28 September 2010 9 May 2016 6th 5 years and 224 days
6 Cha Sun-gil 차순길 28 September 2010 9 May 2016 6th 5 years and 224 days
5 Chang Chol 장철 30 March 1948 29 April 1956 2nd 8 years and 30 days
2 Chang Hae-u 장해우 30 March 1948 29 April 1956 2nd 8 years and 30 days
1 Chang Sun-myong 장순명 30 March 1948 29 April 1956 2nd 8 years and 30 days
2 Chin Pan-su 진반수 30 August 1946 30 March 1948 WPNK 1 year and 213 days
6 Choe Ton-gun 최돈근(崔敦根) 29 April 1956 18 September 1961 3rd 5 years and 142 days
1 Choe Won-taek 최원택 24 November 1946 24 June 1949 WPSK 2 years and 212 days
7 Choe Yong-dal 최용달 30 August 1946 30 March 1948 WPNK 1 year and 213 days
5 Chong Kwan-yul 정관률 14 October 1980 6th ?
6 Chong Myong-yong 정명룡 12 November 1970 14 October 1980 5th 9 years and 337 days
3 Chu Chang-bok 주창복 14 October 1980 6th ?
7 Han Sok-kwan 한석관 14 October 1980 6th ?
9 Han Yong-uk 한영욱 24 November 1946 24 June 1949 WPSK 2 years and 212 days
7 Ho Hak-song 허학송 29 April 1956 18 September 1961 3rd 5 years and 142 days
2 Ho Song-taek 허성택 29 April 1956 18 September 1961 3rd 5 years and 142 days
1 Hong In-bom 홍인범 9 May 2016 7 October 2017 7th 1 year and 151 days
5 Hong Song-u 홍성우 24 November 1946 24 June 1949 WPSK 2 years and 212 days
6 Hong Tok-yu 홍덕유 24 November 1946 24 June 1947 WPSK 2 years and 212 days
2 Hwang Won-bo 황원보 18 September 1961 12 November 1970 4th 9 years and 55 days
1 Jo Yon-jun 조연준 7 October 2017 31 December 2019 7th 2 years and 85 days
2 Jong Myong-hak 정명학 28 September 2010 11 January 2021 6th–7th 10 years and 105 days
10 Kim Chae-ryong 김채룡 30 August 1946 30 March 1948 WPNK 1 year and 213 days
6 Kim Chan 김찬 30 August 1946 30 March 1948 WPNK 1 year and 213 days
3 Kim Chang-dok 김창덕 18 September 1961 12 November 1970 4th 9 years and 55 days
4 Kim Chang-hwan 김창환 14 October 1980 6th ?
2 Kim Chwa-hyok 김좌혁 14 October 1980 6th ?
2 Kim Hyong-son 김형선 24 November 1946 24 June 1949 WPSK 2 years and 212 days
1 Kim Ik-son 김익선 29 April 1956 12 November 1970 3rd–4th 14 years and 197 days
3 Kim Ko-mang 김고망 30 March 1948 29 April 1956 2nd, was a miner in Sadong mine 8 years and 30 days
1 Kim Kuk-thae 김국태 28 September 2010 13 December 2013 6th 3 years and 76 days
5 Kim Kum-chol 김금철 9 May 2016 11 January 2021 7th 4 years and 247 days
7 Kim Myong-chol 김명철 9 May 2016 11 January 2021 7th 4 years and 247 days
4 Kim Sung-hun 김성훈 30 August 1946 30 March 1948 WPNK 1 year and 213 days
1 Kim Ung-gi 김응기 6 August 1953 29 April 1956 2nd 2 years and 267 days
1 Kim Yo-jung 김려중(김여중) 12 November 1970 14 October 1980 5th 9 years and 337 days
5 29 April 1956 18 September 1961 3rd 5 years and 142 days
1 Kim Yong-bom 김용범 30 August 1946 7 September 1947 WPNK 1 year and 8 days
4 Kim Yong-hwan 김용환 9 May 2016 11 January 2021 7th 4 years and 247 days
7 Kim Yong-son 김용선 28 September 2010 11 January 2021 6th–7th 10 years and 105 days
8 Nam Kyong-hun 남경훈 24 November 1946 24 June 1949 WPSK 2 years and 212 days
7 O Yong 오영 24 November 1946 24 June 1949 WPSK 2 years and 212 days
6 O Yong-bong 오영봉 18 September 1961 14 October 1980 4th–5th 19 years and 26 days
4 Pak Chun-hyok 박춘혁 18 September 1961 12 November 1970 4th 9 years and 55 days
9 Pak Chun-sok 박춘석 30 August 1946 30 March 1948 WPNK 1 year and 213 days
5 Pak Tok-man 박덕만 28 September 2010 9 May 2016 6th 5 years and 224 days
8 Pak Ung-ik 박응익 30 August 1946 30 March 1948 WPNK 1 year and 213 days
4 Pang Hak-se 방학세 30 March 1948 29 April 1956 2nd 8 years and 30 days
3 Pang U-yong 방우용 30 August 1946 30 March 1948 WPNK 1 year and 213 days
1 Ri Sang-won 이상원 31 December 2019 11 January 2021 7th 1 year and 11 days
3 Ri Tuk-nam 리득남 28 September 2010 11 January 2021 6th–7th 10 years and 105 days
1 So Chol 서철 14 October 1980 30 September 1992 6th 11 years and 352 days
11 Yi Chong-hwan 이정환 24 November 1946 24 June 1949 WPSK 2 years and 212 days
6 Yi Chong-ik 리종익 30 March 1948 29 April 1956 2nd 8 years and 30 days
4 Yi Hyo-sun 리효순 29 April 1956 18 September 1961 3rd 5 years and 142 days
2 Yi Ki-sok 이기석 24 June 1949 6 August 1953 2nd 4 years and 43 days
5 Yi Kwang-pil 이광필 12 November 1970 14 October 1980 5th 9 years and 337 days
5 Yi Min-su 이민수 18 September 1961 12 November 1970 4th 9 years and 55 days
3 Yi Sok-ku 이석구 24 November 1946 24 June 1949 WPSK 2 years and 212 days
7 Yi Sung-u 리승우 18 September 1961 12 November 1970 4th 9 years and 55 days
5 Yi Tong-hwa 리동화 30 August 1946 30 March 1948 WPNK 1 year and 213 days
6 Yi Yong-mo 리용모 14 October 1980 6th ?
7 Yi Yong-nin 리룡린 12 November 1970 14 October 1980 5th 9 years and 337 days
3 Yi Yong-nin 리룡린 18 September 1961 12 November 1970 4th 9 years and 55 days
10 Yi Yong-uk 이영욱 24 November 1946 24 June 1949 WPSK 2 years and 212 days
11 Yu Yong-gi 유용기 30 August 1946 30 March 1948 WPNK 1 year and 213 days
4 Yun Il-chu 윤일주 24 November 1946 24 June 1949 WPSK 2 years and 212 days
3 Yun Ung-yong 윤응룡 29 April 1956 18 September 1961 3rd 5 years and 142 days
References:
[3][4][7][18][19][20][21][22][23]

Note

  1. ^ Highest rank the individual attained during tenure.

References

Citations

  1. ^ a b c d e f Suh 1981, p. 314.
  2. ^ "Jo Yon Jun". www.nkleadershipwatch.org. North Korea Leadership Watch. 2018-03-09. Archived from the original on 14 January 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d e f Staff writer (30 September 2010). "Worker's Party conference wrap-up". North Korean Economy Watch. Archived from the original on 3 December 2020. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g "Documents from the 7th Workers' Party Congress" (PDF). The National Committee on North Korea (American NGO). Archived (PDF) from the original on 23 January 2021.
  5. ^ Michael Madden (2017-10-18). "The Party Roundup: Preliminary Look at North Korea's October 7 Central Committee Plenum". 38 North. Archived from the original on 15 January 2021.
  6. ^ a b c d Mun Dong Hui (2019-02-25). "Elite inspection team to crack down on corruption in North Korea". Daily NK. Archived from the original on 2020-04-08.
  7. ^ a b c Suh 1981, pp. 316–7.
  8. ^ Suh 1981, p. 317.
  9. ^ Suh 1981, p. 318.
  10. ^ Suh 1981, p. 320.
  11. ^ Suh 1981, p. 323.
  12. ^ Suh 1981, p. 326.
  13. ^ a b Suh 1981, p. 329.
  14. ^ Suh 1981, p. 333.
  15. ^ Suh 1981, p. 321.
  16. ^ Suh 1981, p. 328.
  17. ^ Suh 1981, p. 332.
  18. ^ a b Suh 1981, pp. 319–20.
  19. ^ a b Suh 1981, pp. 322–3.
  20. ^ a b Suh 1981, pp. 325–6.
  21. ^ a b Suh 1981, pp. 329–30.
  22. ^ a b Suh 1981, pp. 332–3.
  23. ^ "Control Commission Elected". Korean Central News Agency. 28 September 2010. Archived from the original on 24 November 2019. Retrieved 10 February 2021.

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