Yun Gi-jong | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Finance | |
| In office 1980–1998 | |
| Preceded by | Kim Kyong-yon |
| Succeeded by | Rim Kyong-suk |
| Personal details | |
| Citizenship | North Korean |
| Political party | Workers' Party of Korea |
| Occupation | Politician |
Yun Gi-jong was a North Korean politician. [1] She served as Minister of Finance from 1980 to 1998, [2] [3] as well as Chairman of the Korea-Algeria Friendship Association,Korea-Mali Friendship Association,Korea-Mongolia Friendship Association,and the Korea-Syria Friendship Association. [4] In 1987,Yun reported that the state's expenditure in the previous year totaled $24.8 Billon,with revenue of $24.9 billion,for a surplus of $124.5 million. [5] In 1994 she reported expenditures and income of ₩41.5 billion ($20 billion). [3] At the fourth UN World Conference on Women,held in Beijing,Yun delivered a speech, [3] which included a section on comfort women and the issue of "consolation money". [6] She was succeeded by Rim Kyong-suk in 1999. Yun's current status is unknown. [3]