Kim Jong-un has replaced the 'inflexible' officers with men who are seen as being 'loyal to him and no one else', analysts say. Citing an unidentified intelligence official, South Korea's Yonhap news agency said No Kwang Chol (top left), first vice minister of the Ministry of People's Armed Forces, had replaced Pak Yong Sik (bottom left) as defence chief, while chief of the general staff Ri Myong Su (bottom centre) was replaced by his deputy, Ri Yong Gil (top centre). Army General Kim Su Gil (top right) has replaced Kim Jong Gak (bottom right) as director of the KPA's General Political Bureau.
Daily Mail: Kim Jong-un axes his 'inflexible' top three military officials as he tightens his grip on North Korea's army ahead of meeting with Donald Trump
* The dictator replaced 'inflexible' officers with men seen as being 'loyal to him'
* Reshuffle of military chiefs comes ahead of Kim Jong-un's meeting with Trump
* Seen as a move to jump-start economic development and engage with the world
Kim Jong-un has axed his top three military officials as he tightens his grip on North Korea's army ahead of a meeting with US President Donald Trump.
The dictator has replaced the 'inflexible' officers with men who are seen as being 'loyal to him and no one else', analysts say.
The reshuffle could also be seen as supporting efforts by the tyrant to jump-start economic development and engage with the world.
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WNU editor: This assessment/analysis is correct .... Kim's Ousting Of Top Military Officials Ahead Of Summit May Be A Sign Of Instability At Home (Warzone/The Drive).
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