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.