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North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un appoints Vice Marshal Ri Yong-gil to replace General Park Su-il as

the chief of the General Staff Department of the Korean People's Army, and calls for enhancing war preparations, including increased weapons production and more drills.

Published August 9, 2023· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

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North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un appoints Vice Marshal Ri Yong-gil to replace General Park Su-il as the chief of the General Staff Department of the Korean People's Army, and calls for enhancing war preparations, including increased weapons production and more drills.

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2023-08-09).