North Korea Replaces Defence Minister (Aug 2026)
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North Korea replaced its defense minister.
Who they are
North Korea and Kim Jong Un[1].
What they do
At a meeting chaired by Kim Jong Un, North Korea replaced its defense minister.
How it works
NK News said Kim Song Gi was named defense minister and Pak Jong Chon returns as military commission vice chairman, and WION said No Kwang Chol was dismissed; the meeting was on the weekend of August 29-30, 2026.
Why it matters
It is filed as a news event under North Korea.
The engine's record — word for word
2026-08-29/30 (weekend meeting; reported Sunday): North Korea replaced defense minister at a meeting chaired by Kim Jong Un; NK News: Kim Song Gi named defense minister, Pak Jong Chon returns as military commission vice chairman. WION: No Kwang Chol dismissed. [Live pass Oct 6 2026]
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