Jang Sung-Taek: North Korean government official (1946–2013)
Jang Sung-taek (alternatively Jang Song Thaek or Chang Sung-taek; 2 February 1946 - 13 December 2013) was a leading figure in the government of North Korea.
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He was married to Kim Kyong-hui, aunt of Kim Jong-un, the supreme leader of North Korea.
Jang Sung-taek 장성택 張成澤 | |
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| Vice Chairman of the National Defence Commission of North Korea | |
| In office 7 June 2010 – 8 December 2013 Serving with Kim Yong-Chun Ri Yong-mu, O Kuk-ryol | |
| Leader | Kim Jong-il Kim Jong-un |
| Chairman of the State Physical Culture and Sports Guidance Commission of the Workers' Party | |
| In office 4 November 2012 – 9 December 2013 | |
| Premier | Pak Pong-ju |
| Preceded by | New position |
| Chief of the Central Administrative Department of Workers' Party | |
| In office October 2007 – 8 December 2013 | |
| General Secretary First Secretary | Kim Jong-il Kim Jong-un |
| Preceded by | New position |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 February 1946 Kangwon-do, North Korea |
| Died | 13 December 2013 (aged 67) Pyongyang, North Korea |
| Other political affiliations | Workers' Party of Korea (?-2013; expelled) |
| Spouse(s) | Kim Kyong-hui |
| Relations | Kim Jong-il (brother-in-law) Kim Jong-un (nephew) |
| Jang Sung-taek | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 장성택 |
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| Hancha | |
| Revised Romanization | Jang Seong-taek |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chang Sŏngt'aek |
On 13 December, North Korean state media announced he had been executed.
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