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N. Korea names new forestry minister
SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has recently promoted its vice forestry minister, Kim Kwang-yong, to the post of minister, according to the country's state media on Wednesday.
Radio Pyongyang referred to Kim as forestry minister, rather than his previous title of vice minister, while carrying his comments on a recently broadcast statement from North Korean leader Kim Jong-il.
Little is known about the new minister. He visited Russia a year ago while leading the ministry's delegation as vice minister, according to North Korean media reports.
Kim's predecessor, Sok Kun-su, was reportedly named to the post in October 2004.
sshim@yna.co.kr
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