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International condemnation of North Korean execution

The execution of the uncle of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un is evidence of the "recklessness" of the country's leader, says the US Secretary of State John Kerry.

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Kim Jong-un's uncle edited from official documentaries

Kim Jong-un's executed uncle has been edited from official documentaries about the North Korean leader's life.

Jang Song-thaek can be seen behind Kim Jong-un without a hat. Credit: APTN

Jang Song-thaek, previously considered the second most powerful man in the country, could be seen in the background of a documentary on Kim's military inspection trips that aired on October 28.

In the version that aired on Saturday, Jang Song-thaek can not be seen. Credit: APTN

However, when the documentary was repeated on Saturday Jang had vanished - he had been cut out of the shot.

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