Kim Kwang-hyok (politician)

Kim Kwang-hyok (김광혁) is a North Korean general and a politician.

During Kim's visit to Russia, Kim was seen wearing two Hero of the DPRK medals which speculates Kim was awarded a double Hero, However the awarding date was not reported by the KCNA.

Biography
In December 2001, the hero title was bestowed upon him in a ceremony, in which Paek Hak-rim was in attendance.

In May 2016, after being listed in the Korean People's Army, he was appointed a candidate member of the 7th Central Committee at the 7th Congress. In December 2016, Choi Young-ho was appointed the commander of the Korean People's Army Air and Anti-Air Force. On October 7, 2017, at the 2nd Plenary Session of the 7th Central Committee he became a full (voting) member. At the time of Kim Yong-chun's death in August 2018, he served as a member of the funeral committee. On the 14th of April 2022 he was appointed to General rank by the order of the Central Military Commission.