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Has Kim Jong-Un had six top North Korean officials 'executed'?

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has reportedly got six of his top officials executed.

According to Daily Star, a source told South Korea's JoongAng Daily that he had received reliable intelligence that six minister-level officials were executed.

The ministers feared to have been put to death on the orders of the North Korean dictator includes Sim Chol-ho, the telecommunication minister as well as Ma Won-chun, General Ri Pyong-chol, Chang Ung and Ri Yong-gil.

This is not the first time that Kim Jong-Un has ordered the execution of those close to him.

Last year, the tyrant had his own uncle killed before feeding him to dogs for plotting to overthrow him.

 

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First Published: Oct 24 2014 | 11:55 AM IST

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