Kim Chol
North Korean Army officer (born c. 1960)
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Kim Chol (Korean: 김철, c. 1960 – 2012), worked as a Vice Minister in the North Korean Army. He was allegedly purged and executed in spectacular fashion for "drinking and carousing" during the period of mourning for Kim Jong Il.[1]
Kim Chol | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1960 |
| Died | c. 2012 |
| Occupation | former Vice Minister of defence |
| Employer | Korean People's Army |
| Known for | work as minister |
| Political party | Worker's Party of Korea |
| Criminal charge | treason |
| Criminal status | executed |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 김철 |
| Hanja | 金哲 |
| RR | Gim Cheol |
| MR | Kim Ch'ŏl |
South Korean media reported that 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]
Kim was one of 14 senior party, military, and government officials who were purged during Kim Jong Un's consolidation of power.[4][better source needed]
