Kim Jong-Un’s ‘steps up reign of terror’ as he orders execution of military chief

The chief of North Korea’s military has been executed by order of the country’s leader, Kim Jong-Un, it has been reported. Gen Ri Yong-Gil, chief of the General Staff of the Korean People’s Army, was said to have been killed after being accused of corruption and other charges of pursuing personal gains. He was put to death last week around the time Mr Kim was chairing a joint meeting of the North’s ruling Workers’ Party and the military, sources said. It comes at a time of heightened tension with the West over North Korea’s nuclear ambitions.

Ri Yong-Gil is known to have been faithful to principles, so it appears the North cited (the charges) to justify his execution

North Korea sources

Gen Ri was appointed to his job in 2013 by Mr Kim and his popularity with the North Korean leader meant he subsequently joined him in attending a number of military exercises held by the Ministry of the People’s Armed Forces. However, he dropped out of view last month. If confirmed, his death comes less than a year after Mr Kim ordered the execution of his then-defence minister. He might have objected to Mr Kim’s recent appointment of party leaders to key military posts, a source said. Alternatively, members of the party leadership might have been involved a plot to get rid of him, it was suggested.

This shows that Kim Jong-Un is very nervous about the armed forces. It also shows his reign of terror continues.

North Korean source

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