| O family | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 오 |
|---|---|
| Hancha | 吳 |
| Revised Romanization | O |
| McCune–Reischauer | O |
| IPA | [o̞ː] |
The O (or Oh) family is a North Korean family whose members have been considered close to the ruling Kim family over several generations, and is regarded as being highly influential in the North Korean regime. The designation originates with O Jung-hup whose 1939 death while fighting for Kim Il-sung is deemed a great act of loyalty. [1]
Their members include:
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