N Korea names new vice-marshal in military reshuffle
July 18, 2012 00:00:00
Hyon Yong-chol
North Korea has appointed a new vice-marshal, Hyon Yong-chol, the official KCNA news agency says, reports BBC.
The move comes a day after the army chief, Ri Yong-ho, was removed from his post "due to illness".
The decision was made by the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea and the National Defense Commission of North Korea, KCNA said.
The statement did not say if Mr Hyon was taking over the top military job from Mr Ri.
