(LEAD) N. Korea replaces defense minister with Kim Song-gi in military reshuffle: KCNA
SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has replaced its defense minister in a re...
North Korea has replaced its defense minister in a senior military leadership reshuffle, with Kim Song-gi appointed as the new defense minister, according to state media. The change comes after No Kwang-chol was removed from his position and appointed as the first vice-director of the Munitions Industry Department of the Workers' Party of Korea Central Committee.
The reshuffle was decided at a meeting of the ninth WPK Central Military Commission, guided by leader Kim Jong-un, and focused on reorganizing structural plans for future defense affairs. Additionally, Kim met with scientists and researchers from major defense institutions, praising their contributions to developing new combat weapon systems and expressing expectations for further advancements in the army's modernity.
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