Kim Jong-un's military chief has been executed on charges of corruption,
according to a South Korean news agency.
Army General Ri Yong-gil, chief of the
General Staff of the Korean People's Army, was conspicuous in his absence from
events celebrating the North's controversial satellite launch on Sunday.
General Ri Young-gil had been chief of the general staff for Kim Jong-un's
regime since he was appointed to the role in August 2013.
According to the Yonhap News agency, which
cited sources "familiar with North Korean affairs", General Ri was
purged this month and also faced accusations of "pursuing personal
gains".
Ri is believed to have been ousted after
raising objections to Kim's recent appointments of party leaders to military
posts, a source said.
The source, who is familiar with North Korean
affairs, said: 'Ri Yong-gil is known to have been faithful to principles, so it
appears the North cited (the charges) to justify his execution.
'This shows that Kim Jong-un is very nervous
about the armed forces. It also shows his reign of terror continues.'
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