The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has named Pak Thae Song as its new premier, state media KCNA announced Sunday. The move comes after a high-stakes political meeting in Pyongyang aimed at reshaping the country’s leadership.
🔍 Key updates:
Pak was appointed during the Enlarged Meeting of the Eighth Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea (Dec 23-27)
He also joined the presidium of the WPK’s Political Bureau
Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui earned a promotion to the Political Bureau
While details remain sparse, analysts suggest these changes signal strategic adjustments in economic and diplomatic priorities under leader Kim Jong Un. The reshuffle follows months of heightened weapons tests and regional tensions.
🇰🇵 Why it matters: As one of Asia’s most secretive governments, personnel shifts in Pyongyang often hint at evolving policies affecting everything from nuclear diplomacy to domestic stability.
