North Korea’s defence minister dismissed in reshuffle of military leadership
- Posted on August 29, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
North Korea has undergone significant military restructuring with the dismissal of Defence Minister No Kwang-chol. This personnel shift reflects ongoing changes within Kim Jong-un's administration, as the demoted official transitions to a civilian role within the Munitions Industry Department. The reshuffle signals potential strategic realignment in the regime's military command structure and decision-making hierarchy.
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North Korea’s defence minister dismissed in reshuffle of military leadership
No Kwang-chol was also demoted in the ruling party leadership to ‘first vice-director of the Munitions Industry Department’.
