North Korea reshuffles military leadership and dismisses defense minister
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Kim Jong Un, No Kwang Chol, Kim Song Gi
North Korea
August 29, 2026
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Defense Minister No Kwang Chol has been dismissed and demoted. Kim Song Gi has been appointed as the new defense minister. The reshuffle follows structural reorganization plans decided during a meeting led by Kim Jong Un.
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