North Korean leader takes top army rank
Posted : Tuesday, 17 July 2012 11:09PM
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was named as marshal of the country's army, completing his control over the state and military, North Korean media reported on Wednesday.
The decision to make the young leader the highest ranked military officer was made on Tuesday and came after the country's top general was sacked on Monday.
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