The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has appointed Pak Thae Song as its new premier, according to reports from the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Sunday. The decision was made during a significant meeting of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK), which convened the Enlarged Meeting of the Eleventh Plenary Meeting of its Eighth Central Committee in Pyongyang from December 23 to 27.
Pak Thae Song’s appointment comes amid a series of major personnel changes announced at the plenary session. In addition to his new role as premier, Pak was also by-elected as a presidium member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the WPK, underscoring his elevated status within the party’s leadership hierarchy.
The plenary session addressed key issues concerning the nation’s political and economic strategies. While specific details of the discussions were not disclosed, the leadership reshuffle indicates a possible shift in the DPRK’s approach to both domestic and international affairs.
In a notable development, Choe Son Hui, the DPRK’s foreign minister, was by-elected as a member of the Political Bureau of the Party Central Committee. Choe’s inclusion in the Political Bureau may signal an increased focus on diplomatic engagement and foreign policy initiatives.
The appointments reflect the WPK’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its leadership and adapt to evolving challenges. Observers of the DPRK’s political landscape will be watching closely to see how these changes influence the country’s policies and relations on the global stage.
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cgtn.com
