Choe Yong-Gon Executed: North Korea’s Latest Official Put To Death By Kim Jong-un

Choe Yong-gon, North Korea's vice premier, has been executed for his disagreement with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's forestry policy. Choe Yong-gon is the highest level official to date among roughly 70 high-ranking officials either executed or disappeared since Kim took office in 2011, according to The Independent. Choe has not been seen in public since December 2014.

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Kim jong un, North korea, Execution, South Korea