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Choe Ryong Hae not purged, but no longer No. 2
Kim's former second-in-command still around, but apparently changing role
North Korea emphasizes air force around Day of the Sun
Regime seeks to remind people of air force’s relevance, build institutional confidence
Hwang Pyong So promoted to Vice-Marshal, elevated in Party
Close confidant of Kim Jong Un quickly rising in power and influence
Military Foundation Day shows regime’s commitment to armed forces
Public holiday primarily propaganda to maintain military loyalty, national pride
Supreme People’s Assembly session results in leadership changes
First session of new SPA gives Kim opportunity for biggest shakeup since coming to power
North Korea appoints new Ambassador to Syria
Pariah states have controversial history of cooperating in military, nuclear arenas
Political shuffling continues amid heightened military activity in March
Officials close to Kim, including his sister, continue rising in power and influence in regime
Crashed drones reveal state of North’s drone program
Though unsophisticated, N. Korean UAVs useful for reconnaissance and observation
North Korea suggests possible new form of nuclear test
Pyongyang response to missile tests condemnation may hint at uranium-based weapons
Two high-ranking party members promoted
Ruling party begins expected position shuffling following SPA elections
