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(Politician, Military officer) Hyon Chol-hae was a prominent North Korean military officer and politician known for his close ties to the ruling Kim family. He started as Kim Il Sung's bodyguard during the Korean War and rose to become the deputy director of the General Political Department under Kim Jong Il. In 2016, he was appointed as a Marshal of the Korean People's Army, reflecting his loyalty and strong bond with the country's top leadership.