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N. Korea replaces defense minister with Kim Song-gi in military reshuffle: KCNA

North Korea has replaced its defense minister in a reshuffle of senior military leadership, state media reported Sunday. Kim Song-gi, director of the General Political Bureau of the North's Korean People's Army, was appointed as the country's new defense minister, replacing No Kwang-chol, according to the North's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). No was removed as defense minister and from the…

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N. Korea replaces defense minister with Kim Song-gi in military reshuffle: KCNA

North Korea has announced a senior military reshuffle, with the defense minister replaced by Kim Song-gi, according to state media. Kim, who heads the General Political Bureau of the North's Korean People's Army, assumes the role previously held by No Kwang-chol, who was removed from his position. This decision was made at the second meeting of the ninth WPK Central Military Commission, chaired by leader Kim Jong-un.

Additionally, veteran military official Pak Jong-chon has been appointed as the vice-chairman of the WPK Central Military Commission, returning to a prominent position in the North's military leadership.

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Zimbabwe Crash Involving Church Minibus Kills 27

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