Ruthless Kim Jong-un executes two senior officials over failed nuclear test

Kim Jong-un has reportedly executed two top officials in just five days over mishaps at North Korea’s test missile site.

The latest unnamed executive was killed after he allegedly took responsibility for setbacks at the Punggye-ri nuclear base, which led to the date of a rocket launch being pushed back.

Five days ago, a high-ranking official once described as the ‘second most powerful man in North Korea’ disappeared from public life, sparking speculation he too may have been executed by death squads.

Kim has executed more than 340 people since he came to power – and that doesn’t include untold numbers sent to gulags or labour camps.