North Korean leader, Kim Jong- un, executes his own uncle

Months after executing his ex-girlfriend,
North Korean 30 year old leader Kim Jong-un,
has once again killed someone close to him,
his own uncle.
According to Korean Central News Agency,
Kim Jong-un executed, Jang Song Thaek,
(pictured above being led away yesterday) for
allegedly 'trying to overthrow the
government'."
Jang Song Thaek had been the leader's adviser
and had until recently been regarded as North
Korea's second most powerful person after
Kim Jong-un.
The 'traitor' was found guilty of treason by a
military tribunal and was sentenced to death.
He was executed immediately after the
hearing.
Jang was removed from his government
position at a Ruling Workers' Party politburo
meeting on Sunday, he was arrested shortly
after that.
Jang was married to Kim's aunt, and had
served as vice chairman of the country's top
military body for years.