The latest news and top stories on No Kwang-chol. A four-star general, he was reappointed Defence Minister of North Korea in October 2024, a role he previously held from 2018 to 2019. Known for his extensive military career and leadership in various capacities including First Vice Minister of National Defense and Chairman of the Second Economy Commission, he is considered a competent manager involved in military modernisation. His responsibilities include overseeing North Korea's armed forces. Recently, he issued a notably restrained denunciation of the US-ROK Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercises, characterising them as a provocation. He has faced international sanctions.