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North Korean purges
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Why Did North Korea's Defense Minister Vanish?
By 38 North / Alexandre Mansourov
The reason for General Hyon Yong-chol's disappearance -- and his fate -- remains a mystery.
![Kim Jong-un Executes Senior KPA General Kim Jong-un Executes Senior KPA General](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sizes/thumbnail/1561_5243791c6e360.jpg)
Kim Jong-un Executes Senior KPA General
By Ankit Panda
General Pyon In-son, the head of operations of the KPA, was executed, reportedly for disagreeing with Kim Jong-un.
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