North Korea Military Leadership Shake-Up | South Korea News

South Korea News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 30, 2026 · 1m

North Korea just pulled off a major military leadership overhaul, with Kim Song-gi named new defense minister — a move signaling Kim Jong-un’s crackdown on corruption and his push for tighter control. Veteran military figure Pak Jong-chon is back in a top role, while former defense chief No Kwang-chol is now overseeing munitions. Other key positions have been reshuffled, including new appointees to political and security roles. Kim Jong-un personally honored top defense scientists, awarding them hero titles for advancing weapon systems — all pointing to a renewed, disciplined push for…