1953 – He was appointed as Minister of State Security in February.

1953 – North Korean defense minister, commander of the army, influential member of the Communist Party and city elder.

1976 – 1995 – He was appointed as  North Korean defense minister.

1994 – He ensured Kim Jong Il’s succession after death of Kim Il Sung.

1995 – He died on th 28th of February of old age.