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Kim Jong-un purges North Korean military over corruption

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has initiated a purge within his military, targeting corruption and reminding his generals of his ultimate authority. This action follows an increase in the military's economic responsibilities, with Kim convening a rare joint meeting to publicly denounce former major general Pak Hui-chol. Pak is accused of a four-year scheme involving bribery, sale of promotions, and embezzlement of state funds, highlighting the growing concerns over loyalty and control within the armed forces. AI

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Kim Jong-un purges North Korean military over corruption

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Park Chan-kyong ·

    North Korea’s Kim fires warning shot at own military with corruption purge

    North Korea rarely airs its dirty laundry in public, but Kim Jong-un’s latest purge of a senior military official was staged for maximum visibility – a warning, analysts say, to generals growing too comfortable with their expanding economic power that they answer to him alone. “K…