### [2026-08-30](/feed/2026/08/30/index.md)

##### Korean Central News Agency
# Korean Central News Agency reports that general No Kwang-chol has been dismissed as defence minister of North Korea, with Korean People's Army General Political Bureau director Kim Song-gi replacing him. 




### Sources:

1. [CNA](https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/north-korea-defence-minister-dismissed-state-media-6349961)
2. [NK News](https://www.nknews.org/2026/08/north-korea-reshuffles-top-military-leadership-replaces-defense-minister/)

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