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Ri Ul-sol died of lung cancer on 7 November 2015. His funeral committee consisted of 169 members, with
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Moon, Chung-in (1998). "Understanding regime dynamics in North Korea".
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Ri Ul-sol was the recipient of various awards, including the
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1367:"All eyes set on Kim Jong Il's funeral committee list"
1516:"Ri Ul Sol Funeral Committee: Who's On, Who's Not"
493:3rd Regiment, 15th Division, Korean People's Army
1836:North Korean military personnel of the Korean War
1450:"N.K. leader to lead funeral of deceased marshal"
1305:. North Korea Leadership Watch. 25 September 2009
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1280:. North Korean Leadership Watch
1229:. North Korean Leadership Watch
1801:Category:North Korean generals
1278:"Kim Kyong-hui an SPA No-show"
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