Description: (Minister of State Security)
Jong Kyong-thaek is a notable North Korean politician who has held significant roles in both the government and the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK). He served as the Minister of State Security from 2018 to 2022, showcasing his authority and importance within the regime. Jong Kyong-thaek also played a key role in top-level decision-making as a member of the Central Military Commission of the WPK, an alternate member of the Politburo of the WPK, and a member of the State Affairs Commission of North Korea.