N. Korean defense chief executed for disloyalty 북 현영철 숙청

We begin with some big news coming out of North Korea. North Korea′s Defense Minister Hyon Yong－ was executed last month... for disrespecting leader Kim Jong－un after having exhibited inappropriate behavior that angered the young leader. Our Han Da－eun takes a closer look at the execution and the possible reasons behind it. Insubordination to Kim Jong－un and neglect of duty. These appear to be the reasons why North Korea′s Defense Minister Hyon Yong－chol was executed in public. Seoul′s National Intelligence Service， in a confidential report to the parliament， said Tuesday... that Hyon was shot dead with an anti－aircraft gun at a military school on April 30th， with hundreds of soldiers watching. The spy agency said Hyon had frequently expressed his dissatisfaction with Kim Jong－un′s leadership... and neglected to follow Kim′s orders on several occasions. He even dozed off during a speech