The North Korean regime is reportedly set to execute 200 high-ranking government officials believed to be loyal slain Kim Jong-un’s uncle.
Jang Song-thaek, who was once-powerful uncle of Jong-un, was shockingly deposed and executed last December.
According to Fox News, South Korean media reported about the pending executions, citing a source who said that North Korea’s State Security Department had conducted a sweep to root out Jang’s remaining supporters in the government.
Report says people to be executed would be given their death sentences following closed-door trials that have been authorized by North Korea’s highest court.
The executions would reportedly be witnessed by ‘high-ranking government and military officials’. (ANI)