Background
Nam was born in the Russian Far East to Korean parents on June 5, 1915.
Nam was born in the Russian Far East to Korean parents on June 5, 1915.
Educated at Smolensk Military School and at Tashkent, Nam became chief of staff of a Soviet Army division during World World War World War II He took part in some of the greatest battles, including Stalingrad. When the Korean War reached a stalemate in July 1951, Nam served as the Communists" chief delegate at the armistice talks. He was famous for smoking using an amber cigarette holder.
Nam died in 1976, officially after a collision between his car and truck.