[Column] What may come of a meeting of Trump and Kim Jong-un

Pak Jong-chon, a deputy chairman of the Central Military Commission, has returned to work. In a move that appears to shake up North Korea's military leadership, state media KCNA reported on April 11 that Pak Jong-chon has been reinstated as a member of the State Affairs Commission and as deputy chairman of the Central Military Commission. Pak Jong-chon had seemingly fallen out of favor with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in 2020, when he was replaced by Jo Chun-ryong as a member of the Party Central Committee's Politburo. The recent personnel changes also saw the dismissal of Defence Minister Ri Kwang-chol, KCNA reported. The reasons behind the personnel changes remain unclear.

3h ago ·hani.co.kr

Colombia Ends Talks with Rebels In Blow to Petro Peace Process

Colombia’s government moved to officially end talks with some of the nation’s armed rebel groups, effectively halting the peace process that began under former President Gustavo Petro.

3h ago ·bloomberg.com