Kim Chol
Bornc. 1960
DiedUnconfirmed if dead
Occupationformer Vice Minister
EmployerNorth Korean Army
Korean name
Chosŏn'gŭl
김철
Hancha
金哲
Revised RomanizationGim Cheol
McCune–ReischauerKim Ch'ŏl

Kim Chol (김철, born c. 1960) worked as a Vice Minister in the North Korean Army. He was allegedly purged and executed in spectacular fashion for “drinking and carousing” during the period of mourning for Kim Jong-il.[1] South Korean media reported that he was exploded by mortar bombardment, and not shot by firing squad.[1][2] However, Foreign Policy observed the claims probably originated from gossip and noted that stories about violent deaths of North Korean elites tend to be "exaggerated."[3]

Kim was one of 14 senior party, military, and government officials who were purged during Kim Jong-un's consolidation of power.[4][better source needed]

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References

  1. ^ a b "North Korean Army Figure Executed As Kim Jong-un Continues Bloody Purge". International Business Times. 2012-10-24. Archived from the original on 2012-10-28. Retrieved 2012-10-31.
  2. ^ Ryall, Julian (2012-10-24). "North Korean army minister 'executed with mortar round'". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 2012-10-25. Retrieved 2012-10-31.
  3. ^ Madden, Michael (2012-10-31). "Was a North Korean General Really Executed by Mortar Fire?". Foreign Policy. Archived from the original on 2014-10-09. Retrieved 2017-03-10.
  4. ^ Jauregui, Andres (2012-10-24). "Kim Chol, North Korea Official, Allegedly Executed For Drinking During Kim Jong-il Mourning Period". Huffington Post. Archived from the original on 2012-10-28. Retrieved 2014-01-21.


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