O family explained

O
Hangul:	오
Hanja:	吳
Rr:	O
Mr:	O
Koreanipa:	[o̞ː]
Context:	north

The O (or Oh) family is a North Korean family whose members have been considered close to the ruling Kim family over several generations, and is regarded as being highly influential in the North Korean regime. The designation originates with O Jung-hup whose 1939 death while fighting for Kim Il Sung is deemed a great act of loyalty.^[1]

Their members include:

• O Jung-hup, revolutionary fighter associated with Kim Il Sung^[1]
• O Kuk-ryol, nephew of O Jung-hup, Vice-Chairman of the National Defense Commission of the DPRK
• O Se-won, son of O Kuk-ryol
• O Se-uk, son of O Kuk-ryol, and defector to the US^[2]

See also

• O (surname)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Thae Yong Ho's defection in the context of the O family legacy. Choi. Song Min. 19 August 2016. Daily NK. 2016-08-21.
2. Web site: Military holds the key. https://web.archive.org/web/20050218153720/http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Korea/GB18Dg02.html. unfit. February 18, 2005. Sano. Yoel. Feb 18, 2005. Asia Times Online. 2016-08-21.