Han Deok-su (February 18, 1907 – February 21, 2001) was a North Korean activist who founded the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan (Chongryon) in 1955.[1]

Han Duk-su
Portrait of Han Duk-su
BornFebruary 18, 1907
DiedFebruary 21, 2001(2001-02-21) (aged 94)
Tokyo, Japan
Han Duk-su
Chosŏn'gŭl
한덕수
Hancha
Revised RomanizationHan Deoksu
McCune–ReischauerHan Tŏksu

Life edit

Death and legacy edit

On February 21, 2001, Han Deok-su died in Tokyo, Japan from pneumonia. Afterwards, a funeral committee was appointed with So Man-sul as its chairman and Ho Jong-man as vice chairman.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ "Chairman Han Duk Su of CHONGRYUN Passes Away". Archived from the original on 2012-03-02.
  2. ^ "Ceremony for bidding farewell to late Han Tok Su held". KNS-KCNA. 3 March 2001. Retrieved 13 February 2019.