North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, executes his own uncle

North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un,
executes his own uncle
Months after executing his ex-girlfriend, North
Korean 30 year old leader Kim Jong-un, has once
again killed someone close to him, his own uncle.
According to Korean Central News Agency, Kim
Jong-un executed, Jang Song Thaek, (pictured
above being led away yesterday) for allegedly
'trying to overthrow the government'."
Jang Song Thaek had been the leader's adviser
and had until recently been regarded as North
Korea's second most powerful person after Kim
Jong-un.
The 'traitor' was found guilty of treason by a
military tribunal and was sentenced to death. He
was executed immediately after the hearing.
Jang was removed from his government position
at a Ruling Workers' Party politburo meeting on
Sunday, he was arrested shortly after that.
Jang was married to Kim's aunt, and had served
as vice chairman of the country's top military body
for years. Continue to see photos...