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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 3.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 34,813,871 | 33,800 | $700,000 | 680$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 2.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,734 | $700,000 | 626$ |
| Totals | 2 | 43,468,493 | 41,534 | $1,400,000 | 1,306$ |
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Switzerland:
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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Saudi Arabia:
Jang Song-thaek was the uncle of Kim Jong Un who was executed for corruption and other charges.
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