North Korea dismisses defense minister
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North Korea dismisses defense minister No Kwang-Chol in military shake-up

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North Korea's Defense Minister No Kwang-Chol has been dismissed as part of a shake-up of the country's military leadership, state news agency KCNA reported. The decision was made during a meeting chaired by the country's leader Kim Jong Un.

No Kwang-Chol has not only been dismissed as defence minister but has also been demoted in the country's ruling party.

The country's new Defense Minister will be Kim Song-Gi.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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