**FILE** North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (center), flanked by Kim Yong-nam (right), ... more >As well as being head of the million-strong North Korean armed forces, Gen. Ri was vice chairman of the powerful Central Military Commission.
It was Mr. Kim’s appointment as chairman of the commission that finalized his accession to all the posts and powers held by his father.
Gen. Ri also held top political posts, including being deputy chairman to Mr. Kim of the Communist Party.
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