SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s one-time right-hand man was confirmed to have made a comeback to Pyongyang’s inner circle, after reportedly being purged and sent to a farm for “re-education”.
Analysts said the reversal of fortune for Choe Ryong-hae is the latest in a series, and indicate the young leader may be taking a softer line after earning a reputation for ruthlessness with the elimination of high-ranking officials including his uncle.
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