Kim Jong Un was re-elected as chairman of the State Affairs Commission at a session of North Korea’s rubber-stamp legislature that took place on Thursday, Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said.
The country also replaced the premier of its cabinet with Kim Jae Ryong, during the first session of the 14th Supreme People's Assembly held Thursday.
Pak Pong Ju had served his current post as premier since 2013.
"The election of the Supreme Leader as chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK is the great political event of crucial historical significance," the KCNA said.
Choe Ryong Hae was named the president of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK.
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