North Korea says ex-ceremonial head of state Kim Yong Nam has died
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Kim Yong Nam, the only person outside of the ruling Kim family dynasty to serve as North Korea's nominal head of state, has died, state media reported.
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- Kim Yong-nam, North Korea's former ceremonial head of state, died at age 97.
- He served as chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly and was the only non-ruling family member to hold the figurehead position. 9s
- Kim played a major role in North Korea's diplomacy, serving under all three leaders until 2019. 18s
- He led the North Korean delegation to the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, meeting then-President Moon Jae-in. 54s
- North Korea will hold a state funeral for Kim Yong-nam. 1m 37s