Kim Jong-il's Cronies Fade from Power [1]

The Chosen Ilbo - 10/18/12

Pak Myong-chol

Several high-ranking North Korean officials favored by late leader Kim Jong-il have lost their positions in recent days. The most recent casualty was Pak Myong-chol (71), the sports minister and a sworn blood brother of the late leader.

The North's state-run radio on Wednesday introduced Ri Jong-mu, chairman of the national football association, as the new sports minister.

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