N. Korea appoints new envoy to China

N. Korea appoints new envoy to China

BEIJING, China - A man believed to be new North Korean Ambassador to China Ji Jae Ryong arrives at Beijing airport on Oct. 26, 2010. Ji, vice chief of the International Department of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, reportedly replaced Choe Pyong Gwan.

N. Korean Ambassador to China Choe

N. Korean Ambassador to China Choe

TOKYO, Japan - Undated file photo shows North Korean Ambassador to China Choe Pyong Gwan. Pyongyang is reportedly considering replacing Choe, who assumed the post in April 2010.

N. Korean envoy at Beijing airport

N. Korean envoy at Beijing airport

BEIJING, China - North Korean Ambassador to China Choe Pyong Gwan is seen at Beijing international airport on Sept. 14, 2010.

N. Korean Ambassador to China Choe

N. Korean Ambassador to China Choe

TOKYO, Japan - Undated file photo shows North Korean Ambassador to China Choe Pyong Gwan. Pyongyang is reportedly considering replacing Choe, who assumed the post in April 2010. (Kyodo)

N. Korean Ambassador to China Choe

N. Korean Ambassador to China Choe

TOKYO, Japan - Undated file photo shows North Korean Ambassador to China Choe Pyong Gwan. Pyongyang is reportedly considering replacing Choe, who assumed the post in April 2010. (Kyodo)

N. Korean envoy at Beijing airport

N. Korean envoy at Beijing airport

BEIJING, China - North Korean Ambassador to China Choe Pyong Gwan is seen at Beijing international airport on Sept. 14, 2010. (Kyodo)

N. Korea appoints new envoy to China

N. Korea appoints new envoy to China

BEIJING, China - A man believed to be new North Korean Ambassador to China Ji Jae Ryong arrives at Beijing airport on Oct. 26, 2010. Ji, vice chief of the International Department of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, reportedly replaced Choe Pyong Gwan. (Kyodo)