Kim Chol

Kim Chol
Born circa 1960
Died October 2012
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
This is a Korean name; the family name is Kim.
For the South Korean field hockey player, see Kim Chul.

Kim Chol (ca. 1960–2012) was a Vice Minister in the North Korean Army who was allegedly purged and executed in spectacular fashion for “drinking and carousing” during the period of mourning for Kim Jong-il.[1] The report of his death was very explicit in saying 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]

Chol was one of 14 senior party, military, and government officials who were purged during Kim Jong-un's consolidation of power.[4]

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References

  1. 1 2 "North Korean Army Figure Executed As Kim Jong-un Continues Bloody Purge". International Business Times. October 24, 2012. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
  2. ↑ Ryall, Julian (24 October 2012). "North Korean army minister 'executed with mortar round'". The Telegraph. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
  3. ↑ http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2012/10/31/was_a_north_korean_general_really_executed_by_mortar_fire?page=0,1
  4. ↑ 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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