North Korea Changes Defense Minister
The Pyongyang administration underwent a comprehensive restructuring of its top military ranks and handed over the defense ministry.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made changes in top military leadership, naming a new defense minister and reinstating a critical figure.
New Defense Minister Appointment
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un went through a comprehensive restructuring of his top military ranks and made new appointments.
According to information reported by state media, Kim Song-gi was appointed as the country's new defense minister.
Critical Position Changes
Kim Song-gi, who previously served as the director of the military political bureau, succeeded No Kwang-chol with this assignment.
Former defense minister No Kwang-chol was appointed to a high-ranking position in the munitions industry department.
Return of the Senior Strategist
Within the framework of the high-level management changes, experienced strategist Pak Jong-chon was also brought back to a critical post.
Pak Jong-chon was reinstated to the position of vice chairman of the Central Military Commission.
Honor for Scientists and Regional Developments
These high-level appointments and personnel renewals coincided with the leader honoring defense scientists for their contributions to the development of war weapons.
These moves by the Pyongyang administration were implemented at a time when it has drawn closer to Moscow amid the war process in Ukraine.