North Korea's Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho speaks at the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York in 2018. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

By Park Si-soo

North Korea reportedly has replaced foreign minister Ri Yong-ho in a major political reshuffle which, if true, would have a significant impact on the North's diplomatic stance.

NK News, an online news outlet specializing in North Korea, reported the change on Saturday, citing multiple unnamed sources in the reclusive state.

His replacement would be Ri Son-gwon, NK News reported.