North Korea has announced it had executed leader Kim Jong Un's uncle after declaring him a traitor for trying to overthrow the state.
According to the state news agency KCNA, a tribunal had examined Jang Song Thaek's crimes, which included attempting to overthrow the state by all sorts of conspiracies and disgraceful methods with an ambition to grab the supreme power of the party and the state, Fox News reports.
The announcement came days after Pyongyang had announced that Jang was removed from all his important posts because of allegations of corruption, drug use, gambling, womanizing and leading a dissolute and depraved life.
The report called him "a traitor to the nation" and "worse than a dog.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app