Description: (Politician, Military officer)
Jo Myong-rok was a prominent North Korean military officer, serving as a Chasu (Vice Marshal) and holding high-ranking positions. He commanded the air defense forces and later became the first vice-chairman of the National Defence Commission of North Korea and Director of the Korean People's Army General Political Bureau in 1998. Throughout his career, Jo Myong-rok demonstrated strong leadership and strategic skills in pivotal military and political roles within North Korea.