N Korean leader Kim Jong-un hails purge of uncle

[Eugene]

Source: BBC

1 January 2014 Last updated at 01:14 GMT

N Korean leader Kim Jong-un hails purge of uncle

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has spoken of the "elimination of factionalist filth" in his first public reference to the execution of his uncle.

In a new year message broadcast on state TV, he said "resolute action" had strengthened the country's unity.

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Kim Jong-Un said action to "eliminate factionalist filth" within the ruling Workers' Party had bolstered the country's unity "by 100 times".

"Our party's timely, accurate decision to purge the anti-party, anti-revolutionary elements helped greatly cement solidarity within our party," he said, accusing Mr Chang of trying to build his own power base within the ruling party.

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Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-25565645

[NoOneMan]

1. Uncle Purging is the new Soccer in NK

I'm just wondering if Aunts get to play too

[GP6971]

2. Looks like she still safe for now. n/t

[Turbineguy]

3. Strengthening the country's unity

by having him alone in charge.