Will Kim Jong-Un’s Aunt Be Executed? As Seen Absent From The Gathering Of Kim's Top Aides After Husband's Execution

Kim Jong-Un and wife Ri Sol Ju

Just days after Kim Jong-Un executed his uncle, his aunt has been seen absent in most gathering of Kim's top aides. The question now is, will she also be executed since it has be rumoured that she has fallen out of favour from the sight of her nephew Kim Jong-Un.

Ri Sol Ju (wife of Kim Jong-Un) and Jang's widow (Kim Kyong Hui) are the only two powerful women Kim turns for advice.

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un's aunt was conspicuous by her absence in official photographs published by the regime today - days after her husband's execution.

Kim Kyong Hui, sister of the young despot's father, was not present at any of the state ceremonies marking the second anniversary of her brother's death.
It comes soon after Kim had her husband Jang Song Thaek, regarded as North Korea's second-most powerful man, summarily executed on charges of corruption, drug abuse and womanising. Meanwhile Kim's wife cut a gaunt, unsettled figure as she appeared on state TV amid rumours she too had fallen out of favour.
There had been speculation that Ri Sol Ju was the latest member of the young despot's inner circle to fall victim to recent purges after she was not seen for a number of weeks.
But footage transmitted today by North Korean media appeared to show Kim and Ri side-by-side at a memorial service for his father. Although it is not conclusive proof  because it is not certain the film was recorded today  the footage partially eases fears for Ri's safety.


Ri, along with Jang's widow, Kim Kyong Hui, are regarded by North Korean observers as the power behind the throne – two women to whom the unpredictable Kim turns for advice. But their absence from official photographs has led to speculation she could have fallen out of favour with a husband and nephew who is swift to deliver punishment to anyone who shows the slightest sign of disloyalty.