Choe Yong-gon had represented North Korea in trade talks with the South
BBC: North Korea vice-premier Choe Yong-gon 'executed'
South Korea's government says it is monitoring reports that North Korea's vice-premier Choe Yong-gon was killed in May on the orders of Kim Jong-un.
Mr Choe was executed after he "expressed discomfort against the young leader's forestation policy", South Korea's Yonhap news agency reports.
Close to 70 officials have been killed under Kim Jong-un's rule, Yonhap says.
The BBC has not been able to verify the claims. North Korea rarely confirms the South's reports of executions.
Mr Choe was last seen publicly in December, South Korea's unification ministry said.
More News On Reports That North Korea's Vice Premier Has Been Executed
North Korea's vice premier executed by firing squad for opposing leader Kim Jong-Un, report says -- ABC News (Australia)
North Korea reportedly executed its vice premier by firing squad after showing discontent with Kim Jong Un -- Business Insider/Reuters
North Korea's vice premier Choe Yong-Gon executed: Report -- AFP
Report: North Korea executes vice premier -- Deutsche Welle
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Ordered Execution Of Vice Premier Choe Yong-Gon For Criticizing Policies: Report -- IBTimes
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