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February 05, 2025

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Jang Song Thaek dismissal confusion continues to grow

Speculation continues to grow about Jang's dismissal

The Republic of Korea's Ministry of National Defense announced on December 5 that North Korea’s removal of Jang Song Thaek should be double-checked, South Korean news agency News1 reported.

Since the defense ministry announcement lacked the certainty of  Tuesday's National Intelligence Service (NIS) assessment, some in South Korea have raised concerns over miscommunication among government organizations.

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