Career
In 1979, he became the Finnish ambassador to East Germany. Honkonen was also an athlete, who finished 17th in the high jump at the 1948 Olympics.
In 1979, he became the Finnish ambassador to East Germany. Honkonen was also an athlete, who finished 17th in the high jump at the 1948 Olympics.
He was a member of the Finnish parliament, Eduskunta, from 1958 until 1979.
