Hong Kil-ho

Hong Kil-ho

politician North Korea

Hong Kil-ho is the director of the Chongjin Shipyard in North Korea, who was summoned for questioning by law enforcement following an incident during the launch of a new destroyer. The event raised significant concerns regarding safety and operational standards within the shipbuilding sector, prompting an investigation into the causes and accountability behind the mishap.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
570,414
Power
10,532$
Sentiment
3.73
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 5 4.00 0.21% +10% 67,886,011 155,572 $2,700,000 6,188$
Vietnam 2 4.00 0.32% +0% 97,338,583 309,503 $340,000 1,081$
Greece 1 4.00 0.07% +0% 10,423,054 7,081 $190,000 129$
Portugal 1 5.00 0.07% +0% 10,196,709 7,405 $240,000 174$
Norway 1 4.00 0.08% +0% 5,421,241 4,521 $403,000 336$
Hungary 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 9,660,351 8,887 $160,000 147$
Israel 1 5.00 0.07% +0% 9,216,900 6,579 $400,000 286$
Italy 1 3.00 0.07% +0% 60,461,826 39,935 $2,000,000 1,321$
Taiwan 1 2.00 0.13% +0% 23,816,775 30,931 $670,000 870$
Totals 14 294,421,450 570,414 $7,103,000 10,532$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Hong Kil Ho is the manager of the shipyard who was summoned by law enforcers following the accident. 4

BBC: North Korea arrests senior official over warship launch failure

Hungary Hungary: Hong Kil-ho is the head of the shipyard who was summoned by authorities following the incident. 5

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Norway Norway: The shipyard director Hong Kil Ho was interrogated as part of the investigation. 4

Aftenposten: Nord-Korea arresterer verftsarbeidere etter skipsulykke

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Hong Kil Ho had been summoned by law enforcers. 4

BBC: North Korea detains three officials over warship launch accident