March 29, 2024
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North Korea may have appointed a new Minister of People’s Security, South says

Unification ministry says Kim Jong Ho has replaced Choe Pu Il as one of DPRK's top security officials

North Korea appears to have appointed a new Minister of People's Security, South Korea's Ministry of Unification (MOU) said Thursday, with Kim Jong Ho reported to have replaced Choe Pu Il as one of the country's top officials responsible for domestic policing and security.

The potential reshuffle, revealed in the MOU's updated 2020 DPRK leadership organogram, is yet to be officially confirmed, added to the ministry.

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