North Korea made a big political change by demoting its state security minister



Analysis North Korea made a big political change by demoting its state security minister The demotion of Jong Kyong Thaek points to even larger internal changes within DPRK leadership Martin Weiser October 29, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Uriminzokkiri, edited by NK Pro \| Jong Kyong Thaek On Sept. 30, North Korean state media published footage of a Politburo meeting that clearly showed minister of state security Jong Kyong Thaek with the rank of three-star general. This apparent demotion immediately created buzz among South Korean media organizations. The minister of state security had only been promoted from three-star to four-star general on May 23, which made this demotion especially notable. The same order by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un also had promoted Pak Jong Chon to vice-marshal, the first promotion to this position for years. Pak and Jong were the only persons promoted Read More © 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. LATEST ANALYSIS 01North Korea preparing to move large new warship in sign of advanced development 02How Trump can break the impasse with North Korea by prioritizing nuclear safety 03Why there’s still a long road to Trump-Putin cooperation on North Korean nukes 04With new frigates, North Korea broadcasts a more assertive naval approach 05Boom or bust? Mixed signals raise questions about health of North Korean economy 06Why Israel’s Zionist Left once sang the praises of North Korea 07A decade in making, North Korea’s first nuclear-powered submarine breaks cover 08What to know about the North Korean towns chosen for 2025 development push 09After $1.5B Bybit heist, North Korean hackers race to cash out the spoils 10North Korea resumes huge China border bridge project in sign of trade boost plan

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North Korea made a big political change by demoting its state security minister

The demotion of Jong Kyong Thaek points to even larger internal changes within DPRK leadership

Martin Weiser October 29, 2020

North Korea made a big political change by demoting its state security minister

Uriminzokkiri, edited by NK Pro | Jong Kyong Thaek

On Sept. 30, North Korean state media published footage of a Politburo meeting that clearly showed minister of state security Jong Kyong Thaek with the rank of three-star general. This apparent demotion immediately created buzz among South Korean media organizations.

The minister of state security had only been promoted from three-star to four-star general on May 23, which made this demotion especially notable.

The same order by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un also had promoted Pak Jong Chon to vice-marshal, the first promotion to this position for years. Pak and Jong were the only persons promoted

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North Korea made a big political change by demoting its state security minister

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