N.K. replaces hawkish defense chief with younger, little-known general
North KoreaMay 13, 2013
North Korea has replaced a hawkish defense minister with a younger, little-known army commander, indicating the shakeup of the upper military echelons was still ongoing to strengthen its leader Kim Jong-un’s grip over the armed forces.The official Korean Central News Agency on Monday introduced Jang Jong-nam, in his 50s, as the minister of the People’s Armed Forces in a report on a military musical event attended by Kim and his wife Ri Sol-ju.It was the first time the North’s state media had men