Promoted or demoted? Major North Korean leadership changes and what they mean



Analysis Promoted or demoted? Major North Korean leadership changes and what they mean North Korea's Politburo has met with unprecedented frequency this year, with at least four meetings held since June Martin Weiser August 17, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCTV On Aug. 13, Kim Jong Un guided another meeting of the Korean Workers’ Party’s Political Bureau, where he addressed flooding, COVID-19 and party affairs. The meeting revealed a significant development — a reshuffle of senior officials and the appointment of a new premier. The most important changes and takeaways from the meeting include: Further details on the creation of a new party department previously discussed on Aug. 5 Minister of social security Kim Jong Ho appears to now be more highly ranked and on a level that — compared to other party officials — is similar to Pak Jon Chon 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 01New construction underway near North Korean aircraft factories amid drone push 02What Americans think about travel to North Korea, 8 years after Warmbier’s death 03North Korea preparing to move large new warship in sign of advanced development 04How Trump can break the impasse with North Korea by prioritizing nuclear safety 05Why there’s still a long road to Trump-Putin cooperation on North Korean nukes 06With new frigates, North Korea broadcasts a more assertive naval approach 07Boom or bust? Mixed signals raise questions about health of North Korean economy 08Why Israel’s Zionist Left once sang the praises of North Korea

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Promoted or demoted? Major North Korean leadership changes and what they mean

North Korea's Politburo has met with unprecedented frequency this year, with at least four meetings held since June

Martin Weiser August 17, 2020

Promoted or demoted? Major North Korean leadership changes and what they mean

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On Aug. 13, Kim Jong Un guided another meeting of the Korean Workers’ Party’s Political Bureau, where he addressed flooding, COVID-19 and party affairs.

The meeting revealed a significant development — a reshuffle of senior officials and the appointment of a new premier. The most important changes and takeaways from the meeting include:

Further details on the creation of a new party department previously discussed on Aug. 5 Minister of social security Kim Jong Ho appears to now be more highly ranked and on a level that — compared to other party officials — is similar to Pak Jon Chon

01New construction underway near North Korean aircraft factories amid drone push
02What Americans think about travel to North Korea, 8 years after Warmbier’s death
03North Korea preparing to move large new warship in sign of advanced development
04How Trump can break the impasse with North Korea by prioritizing nuclear safety
05Why there’s still a long road to Trump-Putin cooperation on North Korean nukes
06With new frigates, North Korea broadcasts a more assertive naval approach
07Boom or bust? Mixed signals raise questions about health of North Korean economy
08Why Israel’s Zionist Left once sang the praises of North Korea

Promoted or demoted? Major North Korean leadership changes and what they mean

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