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The round designs were the oldest types. The very first round design in 1953 featured Kim Il Sung's side profile in military uniform, much like their Chinese counterparts. Kim's face from the front began to be used in the 1980s. Rectangular badges appeared in the 1970s and were at first reserved for those working in state security organizations.
Bodyguard divisions are divided into at least two sections, Section 1 was dedicated to the protection of Kim Il Sung and Section 2 protected Kim Jong Il. [8] It is unknown if Kim Jong Un has a new dedicated section. The Command has camps located throughout the country, usually near official residences, and has a strong presence in Pyongyang.
Kim Jong Un commands the armed forces, Kim Tok Hun heads the cabinet and handles domestic affairs, and Choe Ryong Hae heads the legislature. However, under the constitution, Kim Jong Un is the highest-ranking of the three, with the constitution explicitly naming his post the "supreme leader who represents the state".
What is the extent of North Korea's involvement? The US believes at least 3,000 North Korean troops are undergoing training at three military bases in eastern Russia, White House spokesperson John ...
Chinese and Russian officials stood shoulder to shoulder with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as they reviewed his newest nuclear-capable missiles and attack drones at a military parade in the ...
North Korean state media released images of leader Kim Jong Un inspecting a missile test on Monday, days after its regional rivals held a historic summit, and as US-South Korea joint military ...
80th birthday of Kim Il-sung (Day of the Sun), 15 April 1992.The rank of taewonsu was created by a joint decision of the Central Committee and Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea, the National Defence Commission and the Central People's Committee in April 1992 to honor Kim Il-sung on his 80th birthday (Day of the Sun).
Images of Kim Jong Il, too, went from Mao suit to the Taewonsu uniform. [2] Under Kim Jong Un, the appearances of the portraits have become increasingly standardized. [8] The current versions of the portraits consists of Kim Il Sung in a western-style suit and Kim Jong Il wearing his trademark green jumpsuit.