North Korea says Kim's powerful uncle dismissed for 'criminal acts'

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea on Monday excoriated Jang Song Thaek, the uncle of leader Kim Jong Un, for what it described as a slew of criminal acts, confirming the spectacular downfall of the once second most powerful man in the reclusive state.

The sacking of Jang for mismanaging the economy, corruption, womanising and drug-taking comes after South Korean media reports that one of his aides has sought asylum in South Korea.