After uncle's execution, what's next for Kim Jong Un? North Korea executes Kim Jong-un's uncle as a traitor Kim Jong-un executes uncle: Jang Song-thaek had been North Korea's No 2 South Korea warns that purge in Pyongyang points to a reign of terror Rare images show Kim Jong-un's uncle being dragged away North Korea brands leader's uncle 'corrupt' Kim Jong-Un takes father's title of Dear Leader North Korean leader's uncle executed as 'traitor' North Korea's Jang Song Thaek, Kim Jong-un's uncle, executed S Korea voices 'deep concern' over Jang's execution The execution of leader Kim Jong-un's uncle marks the unprecedented fall from grace of one of the most powerful figures in North Korea and the most serious political upheaval in the country in decades Jang Song-thaek, a native of the far northeastern border city of Chongjin who hailed from humble roots but was sharp enough to gain entry to prestigious Kim Il-sung University in Pyongyang, rose from municipal bureaucrat to vice chairman of the National Defense Commission and member of the Political Bureau - posts that put him second in power only to Kim. A well-traveled diplomat with a network that spread to China, Jang was considered the chief architect of economic policy that focused on partnering with the neighbor and ally. His ties to Kim were more than political: Jang was married to the leader's aunt, Kim Kyong-hui, and in late 2008, he was assumed to be serving in a regency role while the young heir, then in his late 20s, was being groomed to succeed father Kim Jong-il. Jang often accompanied Kim Jong-un on guidance trips, and stood at his elbow at public events. Rumours of Jang's dismissal began surfacing in Seoul last week. On Sunday, he was fired from all posts at a special party meeting and dragged away by the arms by soldiers. Four days after his dramatic public arrest, Jang was tried for treason by a special military tribunal and executed on Thursday, state media reported. He was 67. The list of crimes against Jang was long, with plotting to overthrow the leadership the most serious of the allegations. Jang confessed, according to state media. For the outside world, the 2,700-word treatise ripping Jang's reputation to shreds provided an intriguing and revealing glimpse into the murky, feudalistic world of politics in the secretive country. For North Koreans, the shocking public humiliation of a man seen as a father figure to Kim Jong Un was designed to send a clear message about the intolerance of opposition in a totalitarian state that demands absolute loyalty to the leader. It was a humiliating end to a complicated career. North Korean leader's uncle executed as 'traitor' Uncle Rose With NKorean Leader Before Brutal Fall North Korea: Fate of Kim's Aunt Hangs in Balance after Jang Song-thaek Execution North Korea calls executed Jang Song-thaek "despicable human scum worse ... After uncle's execution, what's next for Kim Jong Un? N. Korea announces execution of leader's 'traitor' uncle North Korea: leader Kim Jong-un's uncle 'executed for treason' North Korea executes leader's uncle as a traitor Uncle rose with NKorean leader before brutal fall North Korea executes leader's uncle as a traitor North Korea executes leader's powerful uncle in rare public purge North Korean leader's uncle executed as 'traitor' North Korea outrage over behaviour of Kim Jong-un's uncle In North Korea, Kim Jong Un rises and advisers are shoved aside Uncle rose with NKorean leader before brutal fall Kim uncle executed as 'traitor' Uncle rose with NKorean leader before brutal fall North Korea Multitasks Execution, Talks With South North Korea, Jang Song Thaek, Jang Song Thaek Executed, Jang Song Thaek Execution, Kim Jong Un, Jang Song Thaek Ousted, Kim Jong Un Uncle Executed, Kim Jong Un Uncle Ousted, North Koree, World News,Kim Jong-un executes uncle,North Korean leader uncle executed,NKorean leader before brutal fall,Kim Jong Un,uncle executed for treason,leader's traitor uncle,North Korea Multitasks Execution, Jang Song Thaek traitor,traitor Jang Song Thaek,N Korean leader's uncle traitor,

• published: 13 Dec 2013
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