Kim Chol
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 Chol | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1960 |
| Died | Unconfirmed if dead |
| Occupation | former Vice Minister |
| Employer | North Korean Army |
| Korean name | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 김철 |
| Hancha | 金哲 |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Cheol |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Ch'ŏl |
Kim was one of 14 senior party, military, and government officials who were purged during Kim Jong-un's consolidation of power.[4]
See also
References
- "North Korean Army Figure Executed As Kim Jong-un Continues Bloody Purge". International Business Times. October 24, 2012. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
- Ryall, Julian (24 October 2012). "North Korean army minister 'executed with mortar round'". The Telegraph. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
- 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.
- Andres Jauregui (October 24, 2012). "Kim Chol, North Korea Official, Allegedly Executed For Drinking During Kim Jong-il Mourning Period". Huffington Post. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
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