N. Korea's Kim hails execution of powerful uncle
In his New Year address, North Korea's leader says the death of Jang Song-Thaek has made the ruling Workers' Party stronger.
Wed Jan 01 2014
N. Korea leader's aunt unscathed after husband's execution
The aunt of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un appears unscathed after the shock execution of her powerful husband Jang Song-Thaek.
Sun Dec 15 2013
North Korea executes uncle of Kim Jong-Un
North Korea said Friday that it executed Kim Jong Un's uncle as a traitor for trying to seize supreme power, a stunning end for the leader's former mentor.
Fri Dec 13 2013
North Korea accuses Kim Jong-Un's uncle of corruption
North Korea confirmed Monday that the powerful uncle of the nation's young leader Kim Jong-Un has been purged.
Mon Dec 09 2013
Kim Jong-Un's powerbroker uncle ousted
Jang Song-Thaek had been removed as vice chairman of the North's top military body, the National Defence Commission, with two of his associates executed.
Tue Dec 03 2013