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North Korea defence minister executed: South Korea intelligence

North Korean Defense Minister Hyon Yong-Chol (left) in this undated file photo released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency on September 26, 2014. On the right is North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un. AFP PHOTOS

By  AFP

What you need to know:

  • Hundreds of officials watched Hyon's execution on April 30.
  • Han told the committee that Hyon was executed with anti-aircraft fire.

SEOUL

North Korean Defence Minister Hyon Yong-Chol has been executed by anti-aircraft fire for disloyalty and showing disrespect to leader Kim Jong-Un, South Korea's intelligence agency said Wednesday.

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