Is Kim Jong Un Really Hiring And Firing?



Analysis Is Kim Jong Un Really Hiring And Firing? With claims that 31 senior political figures have been purged since Kim Jong Un took power, Luke Herman analyzes what may or may not have happened to the individuals that disappeared. Luke Herman October 22, 2012 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCTV Recent English-language reports in the South Korean media have discussed a South Korean lawmaker’s claim that 31 senior officials have been killed or purged since Kim Jong Un’s first public appearance in September 2010. But what grounds were these claims made on and might there be other factors at play? On Tuesday, Rep. Yun Sang Hyun, a member of the ruling conservative party in South Korea, said that, Recent English-language reports in the South Korean media have discussed a South Korean lawmaker’s claim that 31 senior officials have been killed or purged since Kim Jong Un’s first public appearance in September 2010. But what grounds were these claims made on and might there be other factors at play? On Tuesday, Rep. Yun Sang Hyun, a member of the ruling conservative party in South Korea, said that, Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Is Kim Jong Un Really Hiring And Firing?

With claims that 31 senior political figures have been purged since Kim Jong Un took power, Luke Herman analyzes what may or may not have happened to the individuals that disappeared.

Luke Herman October 22, 2012

Is Kim Jong Un Really Hiring And Firing?

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Recent English-language reports in the South Korean media have discussed a South Korean lawmaker’s claim that 31 senior officials have been killed or purged since Kim Jong Un’s first public appearance in September 2010. But what grounds were these claims made on and might there be other factors at play?

On Tuesday, Rep. Yun Sang Hyun, a member of the ruling conservative party in South Korea, said that,

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