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North Korea, China hold high-level Pyongyang talks to deepen cooperation and reaffirm treaty ties

Senior party and political officials from Pyongyang and Beijing met in North Korea to expand political, economic and cultural cooperation as both sides marked the 65th anniversary of their friendship treaty.

2026.7.16

Jo Yong-won, circled in red, a North Korean party secretary considered a close aide to leader Kim Jong-un, attends a trade show for regional factories that took place in Pyongyang from April 22 to 26, in this photo released by the Korean Central News Agency on April 27. [KOREAN CENTRAL NEWS AGENCY]

Close aide to Kim Jong-un seemingly reinstated with public appearance

The South Korean government believes Jo Yong-won, secretary of the North's ruling Workers' Party's Central Committee and one of the closest aides to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has likely been reinstated to his former position.

2025.5.13

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Jo Yong-won, right, kneels and reports to Kim Jong-un in an image captured on Korean Central Television on Jan. 9, 2021. [YONHAP]

North Korean leader's close aide Jo Yong-won reappears in public after two-month absence

Jo Yong-won, a close aide to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea secretary for organizational affairs, reappeared in state media after nearly two months out of public view.

2025.4.27

Workers' Party of Korea Organizational Secretary Jo Yong-won, bottom right, bends down and talks to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during the 8th Party Congress on Jan. 9, 2021. [YONHAP]

Kim Jong-un feuding with close confidante? Workers' Party secretary not seen for two months

North Korean official Jo Yong-won is missing from public view, believed to be under disciplinary action for party violations.

2025.4.22

Tag: jo yong-won

jo yong-won

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North Korea, China hold high-level Pyongyang talks to deepen cooperation and reaffirm treaty ties

Close aide to Kim Jong-un seemingly reinstated with public appearance

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North Korean leader's close aide Jo Yong-won reappears in public after two-month absence

Kim Jong-un feuding with close confidante? Workers' Party secretary not seen for two months