Institute for Far Eastern Studies (IFES) NK Brief No. 10-06-14-2 6/14/2010 During the third session of the 12th Supreme People’s Assembly, convened on June 7, Kim Jong Il promoted his brother-in-law Jang Sung Thaek to vice-chairman of the National Defense Commission (NDC), named a new premier, and replaced several department heads and ministers. This appears … Continue reading DPRK shakes up elite in order to meet 2012 “strong and prosperous” goal