In a country where political purges are frequent, Mr. Kim was a notable exception and served three generations of its ...

SEOUL, South Korea -- Kim Yong Nam, a longtime North Korean ceremonial head of state best known for his trademark ...

Kim Yong Nam, the only person outside of the ruling Kim family dynasty to serve as North Korea's nominal head of state, has ...

Kim Yong Nam, North Korea's former ceremonial head of state and a lifelong supporter of the ruling dynasty, has died aged 97, according to state media. He held the role of president of Pyongyang's ...