Event Brief
North Korea replaces defense minister with Kim Song-gi
By The BriefBrief · Sources (4)
Filed: Aug 29, 2026 at 8:17 PM ET
Summary: North Korea has replaced its defense minister in a military reshuffle, according to state media. Kim Song-gi was named as the new defense minister, replacing the previous officeholder.
WHO: Kim Song-gi; North Korea (state media)
WHAT: North Korea replaced its defense minister with Kim Song-gi in a military reshuffle.
WHEN: Aug 29, 2026
WHERE: North Korea
WHY: No specific cause was reported for the reshuffle.
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