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Jang Song-taek Sentenced to Death
Kim Jong Un's uncle and politcal advisor Jang Song-taek was sentenced to death for treason and attempting to overthrow the North Korean government -
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Timespan of Recent Purges
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"Elections"
Canidates run uncontested for 687 offices in the North Korean government. Voter turnout is marked at 99.97% percent with all officials receiving votes. -
Missile Tests
North Korea fires missiles over Sea of Japan. Japan has responded by saying they will shoot down any missiles fired in the area from now on, and US sends warships to the area. -
Purge Continues
200 senior officials have been targeted and set to be purged for their loyalty to Jang Song-taek. 1,000 family members will also likely be killed or sent to labor camps with them -
Execution by Flamethrower
An unknown official was reported to have been executed by have a flamethrower shot at him, burning him to death
