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China-Japan-Koreas
North Korea military chief 'relieved of post'
2012-07-16
North Korean military chief Ri Yong-ho has been removed from all official posts, according to state media.

As well as being head of the army, he was vice-chairman of the powerful Central Military Commission and held top posts in the ruling Workers Party.

In a short statement, the party said Mr Ri had been removed from his posts "because of illness".
Posted by:Water Modem

#6  Perhaps he got kicked by "excellent horse-like girl"?
Posted by: Northern Cousin   2012-07-16 16:01  

#5  Maybe Pudgy is growing a spine and thinks that Vietnam looks like a better way to go.
Posted by: European Conservative   2012-07-16 14:08  

#4  Lead poisoning.
Posted by: Spot   2012-07-16 07:38  

#3  In a short statement, the party said Mr Ri had been removed from his posts "because of illness".

A "short" illness, no doubt...
Posted by: tu3031   2012-07-16 00:36  

#2  I hope he has a 9mm "illness" in the center of his brain.
Posted by: Scooter McGruder   2012-07-16 00:22  

#1  I dunno - given the recent News on China's expanding, newly "aggressive/pusher" influence vee the DPRK, + SCS, ECS issues, I'm more inclined to believe the CCP/CPC + CMC, PLA have quietly demanded Jong-un put "their Man" as DPRK CMC + WP???
Posted by: JosephMendiola   2012-07-16 00:08  

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