This was reported by the South Korean agency "Ronhap" with reference to sources.

According to the agency, Pyongyang informed the foreign embassies about the change of minister.

Sources said the announcement of the new minister came late last week. As expected, the appointment of Ri Song Gwon may soon be announced officially.

It is noted that before that, the post of Minister of Foreign Affairs of North Korea was held by Lee Yong Ho, a specialist in cooperation with the United States.

Earlier, DPRK Foreign Minister Advisor Kim Ke Gwan said that North Korea would not agree to negotiations with Washington on lifting part of UN sanctions with the DPRK in exchange for full denuclearization.