Jang Song-thaek
Jang Song-thaek was a high-ranking official in North Korea and the uncle of Kim Jong-un. He served as Vice Chairman of the National Defense Commission and was considered a key advisor to Kim Jong-un in the early years of his rule. However, in 2013, he was executed on charges of treason, corruption, and other alleged offenses, marking a brutal consolidation of power by Kim Jong-un.
Born on Dec 08, 1946 (78 years old)
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Jang Song Thaek was executed by Kim Jong Un in 2013 and was considered the second most powerful man in the regime under Kim's father.
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Jang Song-thaek was the uncle of Kim Jong Un who was executed for corruption and other charges.
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