Kim Jong-Un`s uncle corrupt, drug-using womaniser: North Korea

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 11:55

North Korea today confirmed that the powerful uncle of the nation`s young leader Kim Jong-Un has been purged, accusing him of building a rival power base and being a corrupt, drug-using womaniser.

North Korea`s Kim Jong Un behind sacking of powerful uncle?

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 11:21

Jang Song Thaek was likely sacked as vice chairman of the powerful National Defence Commission and as a department head of the ruling Workers` Party.

Kim Jong-Un`s powerbroker uncle ousted: South Korea

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 14:54

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un`s uncle, seen as his nephew`s political regent and one of the most powerful men in the country, has been ousted and several of his associates executed, South Korean officials said on Tuesday.

Top S Korean security advisor to visit US to discuss DPRK nuke standoff

Last Updated: Friday, October 18, 2013, 15:47

Kim Jang-soo will meet White House national security advisor Susan Rice and other US foreign affairs and security officials next week.

Uncle, aunt hold Kim Jong-un’s reins of power

Last Updated: Sunday, April 7, 2013, 17:52

Even as image makers of boyish North Korean leader Kim Jong-un seek to portray him as a tough guy, it is thought to be his aunt and uncle who are pulling the strings behind the scenes.

Former SP MLA Jang Bahadur joins Congress

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 16:34

Former Samajwadi Party MLA from Gauriganj Assembly constituency Jang Bahadur Singh on Wednesday joined Congress.

North Korean heir`s uncle plays key role

Last Updated: Sunday, December 25, 2011, 12:29

North Korea aired footage showing the uncle and key patron of anointed heir Kim Jong Un wearing a military uniform with a general`s insignia.

Highest-ranking NKorean defector found dead: Report

Last Updated: Sunday, October 10, 2010, 11:14

Hwang Jang-Yop, 87, was found dead in his bathroom and likely died of natural causes.

Jang group to probe Hamid Mir`s links with Taliban

Last Updated: Thursday, May 20, 2010, 12:32

TV anchor Hamid Mir has been taped speaking with a Taliban operative.

Jang group running malicious campaign against Zardari: PPP

Last Updated: Thursday, December 3, 2009, 18:02

The ruling Pakistan People`s Party has declared an open war against the Jang media group for running what it describes as a "malicious propaganda campaign" against its co-chairman and President Asif Ali Zardari.

S Korean held for attempting to attack Japanese embassy

Last Updated: Thursday, November 5, 2009, 12:36

A man has been arrested for allegedly planning to torch the Japanese embassy in the South Korean capital and to take staff hostage in protest at historical disputes, police said on Thursday.