Kim Jong-Un ‘Purge’: North Korea Officials Missing for Weeks ‘May Have Been Executed’
HEATHER SAUL
World News • October 2014 • Views: 375
The disappearance of several top officials from North Korean state media in recent weeks has prompted fears Kim Jong-un has ordered another “extensive purge” during his period away from the spotlight.
Kim vanished from public view for 40 days, sparking rumours of illness, power struggles in Pyongyang and even a coup. Now, speculation is growing that the leader may have instead used this time to oversee another major purge, after executing his uncle and other officials last year.