North Korea defense minister dismissed - state media
North Korea has reshuffled its military leadership, including the dismissal of its defense minister, as part of a broader structural reorganization. The move coincides with reports of advancements in defense technology and recent military drills.
Why it matters
Changes in North Korean military leadership often signal shifts in strategic priorities or internal power dynamics within the nuclear-armed state.
SEOUL, South Korea - North Korea's defense minister has been dismissed as part of a reshuffle of the country's military leadership, state media reported Sunday.The 'structural reorganization plans' were decided during a meeting on Saturday led by Kim Jong Un, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said.No Kwang Chol was not only dismissed as defense minister but also demoted in the ruling party leadership to 'first vice-director of the Munitions Industry Department,' KCNA said.Kim Song Gi, director of the General Political Bureau of the Korean People's Army, was named as the new defense minister.Another senior official, defense advisor Pak Jong Chon, was given the position of vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission and named to the ruling party's Political Bureau.Several other promotions were also announced.In a separate report, KCNA said Kim had lauded scientists, researchers and officials at a ceremony on Saturday for their advances in defense technology, giving them…
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in