Yun Jong-rin

Yun Jong-rin
Supreme LeaderKim Jong Il
Kim Jong Un
Personal details
Born1938
Korea, Empire of Japan
CitizenshipNorth Korean
Political partyWorkers' Party of Korea
Military service
Allegiance North Korea
Branch/service Korean People's Army
Rank General
Yun Jong-rin
Chosŏn'gŭl
윤정린
Hancha
尹正麟
Revised RomanizationYun Jeongnin
McCune–ReischauerYun Chŏngnin

Yun Jong-rin (born 1938) is a general of the Korean People's Army Ground Force. From 2010 until 2019, he served as the commander of North Korea's Supreme Guard Command, when he was replaced by Kwak Chang-sik. The force is responsible for the personal protection of the ruling Kim family.

He is also a member of the Workers' Party of Korea and its Central Military Commission.