U.S. State Dept. comments on execution of Jang Song Thaek
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BBC News North Korea TV announces execution of Chang Song thaek
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2 years after execution of Jang Song-thaek: N. Korean leader trying to consolida
Biography
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North Korea Executes Leader's 'Traitor' Uncle
Jang Song-thaek was a leading figure in the government of North Korea. He was married to Kim Kyong-hui, the only daughter of North Korean President Kim Il-sung, and the only sister of North Korean General Secretary Kim Jong-il. He was also the uncle of Kim Jong-un. All of them were supreme leaders of North Korea.