North Korean senior diplomat Kim Yong-nam died of illness at the age of 97.

【Latest News: Kim Young-nam, a "three-generation diplomatic elder" of North Korea, died of cancer poisoning】

On November 4, 2025, Pyongyang time, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) released an obituary stating:

Kim Young-nam, former Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly, died on November 3, 2025, at the age of 97 due to multi-organ failure caused by cancer poisoning (note: North Korean terminology, which differs somewhat from conventional medical terminology). The life of Comrade Kim Young-nam was a glorious life of unwavering loyalty and outstanding skills dedicated to the revolution, and he was honored with the highest honors.

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