North Korea has shaken up its military hierarchy by removing the defense minister, a move approved by Kim Jong Un in a recent leadership meeting. This change mirrors advancements at the nation's weapons research center, which has introduced new combat weapon systems. As tensions rise, trilateral military drills involving South Korea, the US, and Japan will carry on, designed to counter North Korea's ongoing nuclear and missile provocations.
Kim Jong UN shakes up North Korea’s military, dismisses defence minister
By Dhallo News · August 30, 2026 at 8:42 AM IST
Source: Times of India
Original reporting: Times of India
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