Kim Jong-un executes military chief on charges of corruption
Ri Yong-gil pictured, second left Kim Jong-un's military chief has been executed on charges of corruption, it was reported Wednesday. Army General Ri Yong-gil, chief of the General Staff of the Korean People's Army, was conspicuous in his absence from events celebrating the North's controversial satellite launch on Sunday. Ri is believed to have been charged with pursuing personal gains and may have been ousted after raising objections to Kim's recent appointments of party leaders to military posts, a source said. (more…)
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