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May 13, 2015

North Korea Reportedly Executes Defense Minister 
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North Korea has reportedly executed its defense minister. The South
Korean intelligence service says Hyon Yong-chol was killed after dozing
off at a military event, which the regime saw as an act of disrespect to
leader Kim Jong-un. Kim is said to have ordered the executions of more
than a dozen senior officials this year for challenging his authority.

 

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