South Korea’s spy chief: North Korea purge sparked by mineral disputes

Seoul (AFP) – The shock purge and execution of the North Korean leader’s uncle stemmed from his attempts to take control of the country’s lucrative coal export business, South Korea’s spy chief told lawmakers Monday. Jang Song-Thaek, the once-powerful uncle and political regent to young leader Kim Jong-Un, was executed on December 12 on charges […]



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