N. Korea names new defense minister amid modernization drive
North Korea has replaced its defense minister in a reshuffle of senior military leadership, state media reported Sunday, as the country accelerates its military modernization push and tightens discipline within the ranks. 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,…
North Korea has announced the appointment of Kim Song-gi as the new defense minister, replacing No Kwang-chol, according to state media. This reshuffle comes amid the country's accelerated military modernization efforts and a tightening of discipline within its ranks. The decision to replace No Kwang-chol, who was also removed from the party's central leadership, was made at a meeting of the ninth WPK Central Military Commission, which was led by North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un.
Additionally, veteran military official Pak Jong-chon was appointed as vice-chairman of the WPK Central Military Commission, marking his return to a prominent role in North Korea's military leadership.
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