Kim Yo-jong
Ri was the Minister of Foreign Affairs of North Korea from April 2014 to May 2016. He was appointed to the post in the first session of the 13th Supreme People's Assembly in 2014, replacing Pak Ui-chun. Outside observers hailed the appointment as the most important in the cabinet, suggesting his close relationship with Kim Jong-un and Kim Yo-jong played part. It was also suggested that this may indicate change in the traditionally weak role of the Foreign Minister in North Korea.