Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Another Purge Underway In North Korea?

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Choe Ryong Hae (left) pictured in July last year, before rumours of a disappearance surfaced

Has Kim Jong Un Purged His Deputy? North Korean Dictator Accused Of Jailing And Interrogating Country's Second Most Powerful Man -- Daily Mail

* North Korea's second most powerful leader has disappeared with speculation Kim Jong Un has sent him to jail and is having him interrogated
* South Korean Government confirmed it is looking into the rumours
* In December last year Kim had his uncle, Jang Song Thaek, executed
* Jang held the same position as the number two leader

The South Korean Government is investigating reports Kim Jong Un imposed another purge on those closest to him after rumours of North Korea's number two leader Choe Ryong Hae's disappearance.

The statement was made by the South Korean Government on Monday after mounting speculation since last week that Choi was in jail and being interrogated.

The Times reported South Korea’s Unification ministry, which deals with relations between the two countries, said it was 'looking into' the rumours.

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More News On Reports Of Another Purge In North Korea

North Korea's second-in-command Choe Ryong-hae arrested: Reports (Update) -- allVoices
Another N.Korean Bigwig Being Purged? -- Chosun Ilbo
North Korea's second most powerful man put in jail by Kim Jong Un, according to reports -- Express
Kim Jong-un accused of purging No. 2 leader -- Washington Times
North Korea's No. 2 Choe Ryong-hae under arrest: Radio Free Chosun -- Want China Times
Choe Ryong-hae: Has Kim Jong-un purged his deputy? -- The Week
Seoul denies reports on arrest of NK's No. 2 man -- Korea Times

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