Hong Sok-hyong () is a politician of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. He was secretary of the WPK Central Committee and Director of the WPK Planning and Finance Department.

Biography

Born in Seoul in 1936 during the Japanese occupation. After graduating from college, he received a degree in metallurgy. He was Vice President of Seongjin Steelworks Technology, 1st Vice of the Metal Industry Department, Kim Chaek Iron and Steel Complex., 2nd Secretary of the

North Hamgyong Province North Hamgyong Province (Hamgyŏngbukdo, ) is the northernmost province of North Korea. The province was formed in 1896 from the northern half of the former Hamgyong Province. Geography The province is bordered by China (Jilin) to the north, S ...

, and Kim Chaek Iron and Steel Complex (2001–2010), served as the head of the Party Central Committee. And since September 2010, he has been secretary of the WPK Central Committee and director of the WPK Planning and Finance Department. "통일부 북한자료센터 주요 인물 정보". 통일부 북한자료센터. 2012년 1월 2일에 확인함.
/ref> He was elected a member of the 6th Political Bureau of the Central Committee at the meeting of the Workers' Party of Korea in September 2010. However, in June 2011, it was reported that he was released from all positions, including the secretary-general of the North Korean Workers' Party.

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{{Reflist 1936 births Living people Politicians from Seoul Members of the 6th Politburo of the Workers' Party of Korea Members of the 6th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea