SEOUL -- Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, is now in charge of one of the country's most important political bodies, according to South Korean Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo.
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Kim Yo Jong, seen here in Hanoi for last year's U.S.-North Korea summit, is described as one of the most trusted aides to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. © Reuters
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