North Korean leader takes top army rank

July 18, 2012

SEOUL, July 18 — 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 today.

The decision to maNorth Korean leader Kim Jong-Un (right) exchanges smiles with former chief of general staff of the Korean People's, Army Ri Yong-ho, during a military parade to mark the birth anniversary of the North's late leader Kim Jong-Il in Pyongyang, February 16, 2012. Ri was relieved of his posts in the Workers' Party of Korea on Sunday, July 15, 2012. – Reuters file pice the young leader the highest ranked military officer was made yesterday and came after the country's top general was sacked on Monday. — Reuters