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Monday, July 23, 2012

Chosun Ilbo - Ousted!

N.Korean Army Chief's Ouster 'Carefully Plotted'


Ri Yong-ho Ri Yong-ho
The North Korean regime meticulously planned the ouster of Army chief Ri Yong-ho, informed sources here said Sunday.

One source said North Korean eminence grise Jang Song-taek, the uncle of leader Kim Jong-un, and Vice Marshal Choe Ryong-hae prepared the firing by checking ammunition supplies at military bases directly under Ri's command and stepped up surveillance of any army divisions Ri could mobilize in his defense.

South Korean intelligence apparently noticed this before Ri was fired. (Read article by clicking the title)

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