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Jang Song-Thaek
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North Korea Executes Leader's Uncle
By Zachary Keck and Ankit Panda
North Korea has announced that Jang Song Thaek was tried on Thursday and executed for plotting to seize power.
What Jang Song-Thaek's Purge Tells Us About Kim Jong-Un's Ambitions
By Ankit Panda
Kim Jong-Un sends a series of powerful messages by purging his uncle, who was seen as a reformist.
China Keeping Close Eye on North Korea
By Shannon Tiezzi
After Jang Song-Thaek's dismissal, China is paying close attention to signs of unrest in North Korea.
Is Kim Jong-Un Headed For China?
By Zachary Keck
Chinese state media is calling for the North Korean leader to be invited to Beijing, suggesting a trip will be forthcoming.
Kim Jong-Un Purges His Uncle From Regime Leadership
By Ankit Panda
The purge emblematizes Kim Jong-Un’s continued consolidation of power
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