Shifting sands: hints of a diminished role for long-time technocrat O Su Yong



Analysis Shifting sands: hints of a diminished role for long-time technocrat O Su Yong Veteran economic policymaker may have been demoted from ruling party Central Committee, analysis suggests Martin Weiser April 6, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCNA The December plenum of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party (WPK) saw a major reshuffle in its leadership, and it now appears certain that O Su Yong was removed from his position as party vice-chair and department director. He now appears to be a minister or, though less likely, vice-premier. This could hint at further change in North Korea's economic policy, which has been under increasing pressure since the country's overseas workers were repatriated late last year in accordance with UNSC Resolution 2397. The December plenum of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party (WPK) saw a major reshuffle in its leadership, and it now appears certain that O Su Yong was removed from his position as party vice-chair and department director. He now appears to be a minister or, though less likely, vice-premier. This could hint at further change in North Korea's economic policy, which has been under increasing pressure since the country's overseas workers were repatriated late last year in accordance with UNSC Resolution 2397. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Shifting sands: hints of a diminished role for long-time technocrat O Su Yong

Veteran economic policymaker may have been demoted from ruling party Central Committee, analysis suggests

Martin Weiser April 6, 2020

Shifting sands: hints of a diminished role for long-time technocrat O Su Yong

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The December plenum of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party (WPK) saw a major reshuffle in its leadership, and it now appears certain that O Su Yong was removed from his position as party vice-chair and department director. He now appears to be a minister or, though less likely, vice-premier.

This could hint at further change in North Korea's economic policy, which has been under increasing pressure since the country's overseas workers were repatriated late last year in accordance with UNSC Resolution 2397.

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