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North Korea confirms removal of Jang Sung-taek

North Korea has confirmed for the first time that Jang Sung-taek has been dismissed from his post.

Jang Sung-taek had committed “criminal acts”, according to the state-run KCNA news agency.

Kim Jong-un’s uncle was seen as an economic reformer and regularly handled talks with China, Pyongyang’s only major ally.

North Korea has confirmed for the first time that Jang Sung-taek has been dismissed from his post

North Korea has confirmed for the first time that Jang Sung-taek has been dismissed from his post

Jang Sung-taek’s removal is the biggest upheaval in North Korea’s leadership since Kim Jong-un succeeded his father, analysts say.

Two of his close aides have been executed for corruption, according to earlier South Korean reports.

KCNA said the decision had come after a meeting of the politburo of the ruling Workers’ Party.

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