Kim Man-gum

Kim Man-gum (Korean: 김만금; 1911–1984) was a North Korean politician who served in various party and government positions including as a member of the Politburo of the Workers' Party of Korea.

Born in Anju county, South Pyongan Province.

He graduated from Meiji University in Japan and studied at the Soviet Executive School.

By 1959, he held important positions such as delegate to the 2nd, 3rd, and 5th convocations of the Supreme People's Assembly, member of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, chairman of the Agriculture Committee, Vice Premier from 11 July 1970 to 28 December 1972,[1] director of the Agriculture Department of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party, and member of the Central People's Committee.

In November 1970, following the 5th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea, he became a candidate (alternate) member of the 5th Politburo.