Frederick Henry of Orange vs Kim Yong-chol

After the death of his half-brother Maurice of Nassau, Frederick Henry was appointed Stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland, and Utrecht. He later became Stadtholder of all seven provinces, leading the Dutch Republic during the Eighty Years' War.

Frederick Henry led the successful siege of 's-Hertogenbosch, a heavily fortified city held by the Spanish. The capture was a major strategic victory, demonstrating his military skill and earning him the nickname 'City Forcer' (Stedendwinger).

Frederick Henry was a major patron of the arts, commissioning works from painters like Rembrandt, Jacob van Campen, and Gerard van Honthorst. His court at The Hague became a center of the Dutch Golden Age, supporting architecture and painting.

Frederick Henry captured Maastricht after a three-month siege, cutting Spanish supply lines and securing Dutch control over the Meuse River. The victory was a key moment in the Dutch offensive against Spanish forces in the south.

Frederick Henry's diplomatic efforts led to the Treaty of M

Kim Yong-chol was appointed Director of the Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB), North Korea's primary intelligence agency. He oversaw espionage operations and cyber warfare, including the alleged Sony Pictures hack in 2014.

Kim Yong-chol led the North Korean delegation to the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, meeting with South Korean President Moon Jae-in. This was a key step in the inter-Korean rapprochement that led to the 2018 summit between Kim Jong-un and Moon.

Kim Yong-chol served as North Korea's chief negotiator in talks with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. He traveled to Washington D.C. and New York to discuss denuclearization and the planned summit between Kim Jong-un and President Trump.

Kim Yong-chol accompanied Kim Jong-un to the second U.S.-North Korea summit in Hanoi, Vietnam. He was a key advisor during the talks, which ultimately collapsed without an agreement on denuclearization and sanctions relief.